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Weather & Climate in Dongkan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongkan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 3,019.8 sq mi (7,821.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9997°N, 119.8308°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 20, 2012 | 22 km W of Xinghua, China | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 18 km SSE of Hede, China | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 36 km N of Qinnan, China | M4.3 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Oct 22, 1992 | 8 km NNE of Hede, China | M4.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China | M4.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 27 km ENE of Hede, China | M3.6 | 69 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 69 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 191 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 143 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Dongkan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and November the driest (0.9").