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Weather & Climate in Zhongmen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1934°N, 119.0813°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 2013 | 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan | M4.6 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1991 | 64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 57 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 1992 | 66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan | M3.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
66 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 211 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 201 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 86 mph | 93 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 58 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 178 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 134 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 104 mph | 117 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 4 | 86 mph | 240 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 129 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 22 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 92 mph | 54 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 2 | 81 mph | 53 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 77 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Zhongmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (1.0").