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Weather & Climate in Huidong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huidong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 331 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 45.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,499 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,499 ft (1,676 m) |
| Area | 2,861.4 sq mi (7,411.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.6375°N, 102.5757°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
178 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 46 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 28 km |
| Jan 31, 1993 | 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 45 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 20 km | 49 km |
| Jan 14, 2014 | 65 km NW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.3 in |
Huidong has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 46°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.3").