Hongling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 94.2 sq mi (244.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4715°N, 113.9571°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
93.0"
145% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
84 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
73 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
80 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
102 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
88 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
86 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
102 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
127 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 |
13 km N of Qingyuan, China |
M4.0 |
118 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
275 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
275 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
259 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
210 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
176 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 3 |
292 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 3 |
210 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
205 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 1 |
292 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
243 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
208 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 1 |
211 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
242 km |
| 1995 |
Kent |
Category 3 |
138 km |
| 1995 |
Helen |
Category 1 |
232 km |
| 1993 |
Abe |
Category 2 |
166 km |
| 1991 |
Amy |
Category 2 |
216 km |
| 1991 |
Brendan |
Category 1 |
286 km |
| 1985 |
Hal |
Category 2 |
225 km |
| 1983 |
Ellen |
Category 1 |
268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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