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Weather & Climate in Dongsha, China

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

Dongsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area561.7 sq mi (1,454.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.3142°N, 122.1412°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 38 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 86 mph 55 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 104 mph 272 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 25 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 128 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 86 mph 282 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 98 mph 272 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 98 mph 294 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 98 mph 174 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 69 mph 191 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 2 98 mph 64 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 75 mph 158 km
2011 Muifa Category 1 81 mph 237 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 86 mph 277 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 86 mph 155 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 75 mph 263 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 69 mph 246 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 183 km
2000 Saomai Category 2 81 mph 290 km
2000 Jelawat Category 2 81 mph 118 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 101 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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