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Nanjing, China

Full City Profile

9,314,685 Population 3,663/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Nanjing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area2,543.3 sq mi (6,587.0 km²)
Population Density3,663/sq mi
Coordinates32.0617°N, 118.7778°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 18, 2024.

Sep 18, 2024 29 km E of Hefei, China M4.9 114 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 127 km
Jul 25, 2006 55 km ESE of Datong, China M4.4 118 km
Sep 13, 2024 35 km NW of Chaohu, China M4.2 108 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 240 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 293 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 226 km
1990 Abe Category 1 224 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 216 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest

Nanjing has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (1.1").

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