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Weather & Climate in Dongguan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongguan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 949.8 sq mi (2,460.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0180°N, 113.7487°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 189 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 180 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 147 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 113 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 147 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 161 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 124 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 66 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | — | 262 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 87 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 178 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 2006 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Dongguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.4").