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Changzhou, China

Full City Profile

3,290,918 Population 1,949/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Changzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,688.1 sq mi (4,372.2 km²)
Population Density1,949/sq mi
Coordinates31.7736°N, 119.9540°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 4.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 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 M5.0 103 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 138 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 126 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 177 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 260 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 294 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 145 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 299 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 249 km
1990 Abe Category 1 137 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 137 km
1984 Ed Category 1 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in Driest

Changzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.4").

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