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Weather & Climate in Dongyuan, China

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

Dongyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates24.9174°N, 118.7524°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 65 km 10 km
Oct 28, 2013 75 km N of Magong, Taiwan M4.6 115 km 18 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 148 km 35 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 94 km 33 km
Aug 1, 2019 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan M4.2 143 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 75 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 73 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 74 km 14 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 76 km 10 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 106 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 106 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 143 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 59 km 33 km
Dec 23, 1992 66 km WNW of Yuanlin, Taiwan M3.2 147 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 216 km
2025 Podul Category 1 169 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 98 mph 134 km
2024 Gaemi Category 3 75 mph 127 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 75 mph 206 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 16 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 133 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 169 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 217 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 104 mph 77 km
2016 Nepartak Category 4 104 mph 229 km
2016 Megi Category 3 92 mph 135 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 86 mph 36 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 92 mph 67 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 289 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 69 mph 88 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 122 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 86 mph 166 km
2012 Tembin Category 4 86 mph 269 km
2011 Nanmadol Category 1 63 mph 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 84 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Driest

Dongyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (0.9").

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