Dongqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 1,313.3 sq mi (3,401.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3709°N, 118.8906°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
77.1"
103% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
17 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
27 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
88 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
90 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
89 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
122 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
56 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
15 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 |
36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China |
M3.3 |
142 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 4 |
180 km |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 1 |
236 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
113 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
269 km |
| 2020 |
Hagupit |
Category 1 |
264 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
21 km |
| 2017 |
Nesat |
Category 1 |
260 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
252 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
183 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
129 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 3 |
182 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
158 km |
| 2013 |
Fitow |
Category 1 |
221 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
123 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
103 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
231 km |
| 2008 |
Jangmi |
Category 3 |
265 km |
| 2008 |
Sinlaku |
Category 2 |
207 km |
| 2008 |
Fung-wong |
Category 2 |
222 km |
| 2008 |
Kalmaegi |
Category 2 |
286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)