Putian, with plains in the south bordering the East China Sea and mountainous/hilly land in the north, has a typical subtropical maritime monsoon climate. It is also marked by the comparatively adequate sunshine. With an annual average temperature of 18℃-21℃, an annual precipitation of 1,200-1,600 mm, and a frost-free period of 300-500 days, the warm and humid climate provides good conditions for the growth of crops and makes Futian a place of abundance. Southeasterly winds occur mostly in the year around.