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Weather & Climate in Dalian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 733.2 sq mi (1,898.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.6403°N, 119.6858°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 11, 2015 | 55 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan | M4.6 | 138 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2015 | 49 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan | M4.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 35 km |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China | M4.5 | 69 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2015 | 53 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan | M4.3 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Jun 16, 2000 | 22 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M4.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 1999 | 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 98 km | 15 km |
| May 14, 2015 | 53 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 35 km |
| May 7, 2015 | 47 km NNW of Taichung, Taiwan | M4.0 | 147 km | 14 km |
| May 18, 1998 | 34 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1991 | 57 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1991 | 64 km WSW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 51 km WNW of Hsinchu, Taiwan | M3.6 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 69 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
71 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 221 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 265 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 68 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 3 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 1 | 52 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 267 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 256 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 151 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 115 mph | 92 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 98 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 2 | 69 mph | 61 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 200 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 11 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tatun Volcanic Group (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tatun Volcanic Group | Lava dome(s) | 1,120 m (3,675 ft) | 648 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).