Weather & Climate in Heshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5234°N, 119.5101°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 20, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 97 km SSE of Qingshancun, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 149 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 58 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 42,578 | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Heshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (0.4").