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Weather & Climate in Donghai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Donghai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 293.3 sq mi (759.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 903/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.9459°N, 115.6420°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 131 km S of Shanwei, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
54 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 218 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 184 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 105 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 179 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 249 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 61 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 95 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 69 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 30 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 194 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 81 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2008 | Nuri | Category 1 | 81 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 |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Donghai has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 59°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.1").