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Changsha, China

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30 ft Elevation 9 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Changsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.4096°N, 121.2880°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2024.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 85 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 37 km
Mar 31, 1997 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China M4.2 130 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 149 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 38 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 136 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 140 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 247 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 296 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 266 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 176 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 232 km
2002 Rammasun Category 2 239 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 208 km
1994 Doug Category 1 234 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 109 km
1990 Abe Category 1 218 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 8 km
1984 Ed Category 1 103 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1670 EAST CHINA SEA Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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