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Weather & Climate in Dongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 15,198.1 sq mi (39,363.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7939°N, 114.5426°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 8, 2016 | 11 km E of Chenzhou, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 1 | — | 223 km |
| 1995 | Kent | Category 1 | 58 mph | 297 km |
| 1993 | Abe | Category 2 | 69 mph | 264 km |
| 1991 | Amy | Category 2 | 69 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Dongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (1.5").