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Weather & Climate in Dongchen, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dongchen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.4016°N, 120.6405°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 89 km 10 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 117 km 10 km
Oct 19, 2016 18 km SSE of Hede, China M4.7 138 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 96 km 25 km
Nov 5, 1991 36 km N of Qinnan, China M4.3 150 km 33 km
Mar 31, 1997 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China M4.2 143 km 33 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 89 km 9 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 95 km 33 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 96 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 141 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 167 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 92 mph 296 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 207 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 58 mph 214 km
2002 Rammasun Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 269 km
1994 Doug Category 1 69 mph 293 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 155 km
1990 Abe Category 1 58 mph 202 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 53 km
1984 Ed Category 1 63 mph 157 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 92 mph 270 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 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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