Honglai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 1,007.1 sq mi (2,608.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0790°N, 118.5163°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
64.0"
69% above US avg
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Feb 25, 1995 |
27 km S of Kerencun, China |
M4.9 |
85 km |
| Oct 28, 2013 |
75 km N of Magong, Taiwan |
M4.6 |
145 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
136 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 |
70 km SE of Jiangkou, China |
M4.5 |
117 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
133 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
61 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
59 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
60 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 |
54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China |
M4.1 |
104 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 |
10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China |
M3.9 |
109 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 |
64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan |
M3.9 |
126 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
120 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 |
36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China |
M3.3 |
77 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
62 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Danas |
Category 2 |
246 km |
| 2025 |
Podul |
Category 1 |
189 km |
| 2024 |
Kong-rey |
Category 3 |
163 km |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 2 |
149 km |
| 2023 |
Haikui |
Category 3 |
232 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
22 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
128 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
158 km |
| 2017 |
Nesat |
Category 1 |
241 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 4 |
61 km |
| 2016 |
Nepartak |
Category 4 |
258 km |
| 2016 |
Megi |
Category 2 |
165 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
27 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 2 |
94 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
299 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 2 |
109 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
129 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
175 km |
| 2012 |
Tembin |
Category 4 |
287 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 2 |
194 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year |
Location |
Cause |
Max Wave |
Deaths |
Distance |
| 1917 |
SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Earthquake |
- |
- |
81 km |
| 1604 |
SOUTH CHINA SEA |
Earthquake |
- |
- |
100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.