Chenguang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 801.3 sq mi (2,075.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.8076°N, 115.4773°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
69.1"
82% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
112 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
145 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
139 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
144 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
108 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
146 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
144 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
148 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
119 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Doksuri (2023).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 1 |
294 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
235 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 2 |
218 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
257 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
274 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 1 |
299 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
238 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
220 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
237 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
284 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
220 km |
| 2005 |
Longwang |
Category 1 |
277 km |
| 2005 |
Sanvu |
Category 1 |
284 km |
| 2004 |
Aere |
Category 1 |
257 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
258 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
234 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 3 |
135 km |
| 1999 |
Dan |
Category 2 |
255 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
223 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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