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Weather & Climate in Dong’an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dong’an experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,602 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Area | 161.5 sq mi (418.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7776°N, 109.0861°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Dec 16, 2013 | 92 km WNW of Yichang, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2008 | 44 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 95 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 24 km | 30 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 96 km WNW of Yichang, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 112 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Dong’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.6").