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Weather & Climate in Qingyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qingyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 7,349.7 sq mi (19,035.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.7000°N, 113.0333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 238 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 216 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 212 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 195 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 268 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 171 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 168 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2006 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 138 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 58 mph | 206 km |
| 2001 | Yutu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 283 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 170 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Qingyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.3").