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Weather & Climate in Hongcao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongcao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 293.6 sq mi (760.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.8270°N, 115.3793°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 147 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 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 131 km S of Shanwei, China | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 201 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 158 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 92 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 166 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 278 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 2 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 37 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 68 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 94 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 4 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 109 mph | 276 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 224 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 87 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 294 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).