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Weather & Climate in Danshui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Danshui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7984°N, 114.4672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 190 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 222 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 134 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 89 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 128 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 2 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 127 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 92 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 35 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 188 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 26 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 2 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 167 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 12.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in |
Danshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (1.2").