Entironment

• Geographic Location

  Yantai Port is situated at 37 ° 32‘48''N and 121° 23'55''S, overlooking Liaodong Peninsula across the sea. The Port is adjacent to the city proper, with Zhifu Island  to the north and Kongdong Island to the east as a natural barrier, and is known as  an excellent natural port along the north beach of Jiaodong Peninsula.

  

• Hydrology & Weather Condition

  Yantai enjoys a maritime climate，with four seasons distinct to each other and relative small rainfall. In summer, the climate is cool due to the effect of sea window. In winter, Yantai is often influenced by the cold current from Siberia and Mongolian highland, and therefore there is sometimes strong north wind accompanied by rain or snow.

  

• Wind

  The prevailing wind direction is southwest in spring, southeast and southwest in summer, southwest and northwest in autumn and winter. Generally the prevailing wind direction during the whole year is southwest, with a frequency of 10%. The frequency of calm wind is 12%. The strong wind direction is south, with the maximum instantaneous wind speed of 33.5 m/s. The south wind over 7 th degree averagely occurs 1.31 days every year.

  

• Temperature

  The heavy rainfall usually takes place in July and August, accounting for over 50% of that in the whole year. The annual average rainfall is 737 mm, and the maximum one is 965 mm. The maximum daily rainfall is 208 mm. Every year, there are 8.5 days, on the average, with a daily rainfall not less than 25 mm .
  The heavy rainfall usually takes place in July and August, accounting for over 50% of that in the whole year. The annual average rainfall is 737 mm, and the maximum one is 965 mm. The maximum daily rainfall is 208 mm. Every year, there are 8.5 days, on the average, with a daily rainfall not less than 25 mm .