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Weather & Climate in Dongting, China

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

Dongting enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area86.5 sq mi (224.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.8722°N, 119.5197°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 5.3"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 75 mph 155 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 211 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 98 mph 185 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 86 mph 85 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 69 mph 264 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 46 mph 281 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 81 mph 211 km
1994 Fred Category 1 276 km
1990 Abe Category 2 75 mph 89 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 228 km
1984 Ed Category 1 58 mph 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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