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Weather & Climate in Hepo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hepo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 611.8 sq mi (1,584.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4308°N, 115.8299°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1991 | 24 km ESE of Haimen, China | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 274 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 240 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 160 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 209 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 117 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 149 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 85 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 161 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 127 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 269 km |
| 2008 | Nuri | Category 1 | 69 mph | 270 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 1 | — | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 140 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Hepo has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (1.2").