Weather
Fuzhou
Fuzhou Weather
Fuzhou, located in the southeastern coastal area of China, is blessed with a typical subtropical monsoon climate. It enjoys a moderate climate, with a mean annual temperature of 19.6oC (67.3oF). In the coldest month of January, the temperature averages around 10.5oC (50.9oF); while the highest temperature may occur in July or August when the average temperature reaches 28.6oC (83.5oF). It is quite humid, with the annual rainfall being 1,343 millimeters (52.9 inches). Typhoons are likely to hit the city in July, August and September, usually occurring twice a year.
During the lengthy spring, rainy days play a major role and account for over half a month. There is also considerable variation in the temperature. The temperature goes up from 12oC (53.6oF) to 25oC (77oF) throughout the transition of the season. In summer, it is generally sunny and hot. The maximum temperature goes beyond 37.4oC (99.3oF), and may exceed 40oC (104oF) in some areas. In recent years, as a result of the urban heat island effect, it is not rare that the temperature rises to 36oC (96.8oF) by noon. The autumn, with the average temperature of 16.7-18.3oC (62.1-64.9 oF), is the most agreeable season and certainly the preferred time for sightseeing. When winter comes, it is quite dry and not very cold, as the average temperature varies between 9.7-11.0oC (49.5-51.8oF).
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Months
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Lowest Temperature
oC / oF
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Highest Temperature
oC / oF
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Rainfall
(mm)
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Rainy Days
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January
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7.7/45.9
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15.0/59.0
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49
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10
|
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February
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7.9/46.2
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14.8/58.6
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74
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14
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March
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10.3/50.5
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18.0/64.4
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131
|
17
|
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April
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14.8/58.6
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23.0/73.4
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164
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18
|
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May
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19.2/66.6
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26.6/79.9
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197
|
19
|
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June
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22.6/72.7
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29.9/85.8
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211
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16
|
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July
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25.3/77.5
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34.0/93.2
|
92
|
10
|
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August
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25.0/77.0
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33.3/91.9
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169
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12
|
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September
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22.9/73.2
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30.3/86.5
|
147
|
13
|
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October
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19.0/66.2
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26.2/79.2
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45
|
7
|
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November
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14.6/58.3
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21.8/71.2
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39
|
7
|
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December
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9.7/49.5
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17.5/63.5
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29
|
8
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