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Weather & Climate in Dongguan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongguan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 303 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,225 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,225 ft (983 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0173°N, 111.1267°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 19 km ENE of Dongsheng, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 44 km SSW of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2021 | 50 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2017 | 49 km S of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Jan 4, 2015 | 41 km ENE of Yulinshi, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 84 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2013 | 64 km S of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jun 22, 2007 | 90 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2007 | 30 km ESE of Dongsheng, China | M4.0 | 103 km | 35 km |
| Jun 24, 2014 | 23 km S of Ordos, China | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 26 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Dongguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 18°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").