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Nanjing, China

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991 ft Elevation 302 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Nanjing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area140.8 sq mi (364.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.6863°N, 114.4013°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 146 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 90 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 77 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 86 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 111 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 94 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 91 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 105 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Saola Category 4 299 km
2016 Haima Category 1 260 km
2016 Nida Category 1 233 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 285 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 189 km
2003 Dujuan Category 4 234 km
2001 Utor Category 1 214 km
2000 Bilis Category 1 242 km
1999 York Category 1 275 km
1999 Sam Category 1 236 km
1999 Maggie Category 1 223 km
1997 Victor Category 1 267 km
1995 Kent Category 3 179 km
1995 Helen Category 1 245 km
1993 Abe Category 3 155 km
1991 Amy Category 2 194 km
1985 Hal Category 2 225 km
1981 Clara Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 8.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest

Nanjing has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 47°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.4").

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