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Cixi, China

Full City Profile

1,457,510 Population 2,857/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Cixi 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 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area510.2 sq mi (1,321.4 km²)
Population Density2,857/sq mi
Coordinates30.1764°N, 121.2457°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on May 25, 2004.

May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 96 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 81 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 213 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 276 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 98 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 198 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 3 134 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 175 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 69 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 244 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 215 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 270 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 181 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 111 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 151 km
1994 Seth Category 2 248 km
1994 Fred Category 2 265 km
1994 Doug Category 1 190 km
1990 Abe Category 2 69 km
1986 Vera Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Cixi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (1.7").

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