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Weather & Climate in Dazhong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dazhong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2,693.5 sq mi (6,976.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1997°N, 120.4578°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 20, 2012 | 22 km W of Xinghua, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 18 km SSE of Hede, China | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 50 km ENE of Juegang, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 25 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 36 km N of Qinnan, China | M4.3 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Hede, China | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China | M4.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China | M4.1 | 99 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 51 km NE of Juegang, China | M4.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 58 km NE of Juegang, China | M3.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 27 km ENE of Hede, China | M3.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 131 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 138 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 52 mph | 289 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 39 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 58 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | JIANGSU PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in |
Dazhong has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.1").