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Changsha, China

Full City Profile

47,170 Population 20/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Changsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates31.0000°N, 108.3046°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 16, 2025 37 km WSW of Bishan, China M4.5 122 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 95 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 123 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 85 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 98 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 113 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 99 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 69 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in

Changsha has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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