Hongcao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 293.6 sq mi (760.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.8270°N, 115.3793°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
72.9"
92% above US avg
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 10, 2025.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
108 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
150 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
133 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
124 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
145 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
147 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
132 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
119 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 |
131 km S of Shanwei, China |
M4.1 |
136 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 |
37 km W of Shanwei, China |
M3.8 |
42 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Ragasa |
Category 4 |
201 km |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
158 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
92 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
166 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
278 km |
| 2018 |
Mangkhut |
Category 2 |
217 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
173 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
37 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
68 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
94 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
4 km |
| 2013 |
Krosa |
Category 2 |
290 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 4 |
227 km |
| 2012 |
Tembin |
Category 2 |
205 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
276 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
224 km |
| 2009 |
Koppu |
Category 1 |
232 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
87 km |
| 2009 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
294 km |
| 2008 |
Hagupit |
Category 4 |
266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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