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Weather & Climate in Tongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 287 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 4,542.4 sq mi (11,764.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1805°N, 117.1571°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 119 km | 18 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 41 km W of Mengcheng Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 35 km ESE of Suzhou, China | M3.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in |
Tongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 32°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.6").