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Weather & Climate in Dongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,195 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,195 ft (2,193 m) |
| Area | 264.7 sq mi (685.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7608°N, 104.4341°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M5.5 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 24 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 63 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Dongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").