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Weather & Climate in Yirong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yirong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 272 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 60.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5229°N, 114.8310°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 54 km | 9 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 269 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 215 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 115 mph | 169 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 124 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 121 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 170 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 63 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 250 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 262 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 219 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 255 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 4 | 81 mph | 104 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 63 mph | 80 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Yirong has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.2").