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Changsha, China

Full City Profile

688,242 Population 30,067/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Changsha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Population Density30,067/sq mi
Coordinates22.3812°N, 112.6849°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 13.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 4, 2020.

Sep 16, 2004 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China M4.4 136 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 92 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

58 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 87 km
2025 Matmo Category 2 267 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 65 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 84 km
2023 Saola Category 4 68 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 121 km
2023 Talim Category 1 194 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 200 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 100 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 54 km
2017 Hato Category 3 30 km
2017 Khanun Category 2 187 km
2016 Nida Category 1 158 km
2016 Haima Category 1 269 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 240 km
2013 Krosa Category 3 292 km
2013 Utor Category 2 112 km
2013 Usagi Category 1 208 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 44 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest

Changsha has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.4") and December the driest (1.3").

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