Huangsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1709°N, 114.8436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
80.0"
111% above US avg
Earthquake History
10 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 |
75 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
50 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
45 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
49 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
65 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
101 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
51 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
49 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
53 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
41 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Wipha (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
287 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
241 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
285 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
290 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
278 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
192 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
187 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
213 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
133 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
268 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
239 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
241 km |
| 2005 |
Sanvu |
Category 1 |
285 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
175 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
153 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 1 |
226 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
164 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
236 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
195 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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