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Nantong, China

Full City Profile

2,273,326 Population 558/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Nantong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4,073.1 sq mi (10,549.3 km²)
Population Density558/sq mi
Coordinates32.0303°N, 120.8747°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.81"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 42 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 93 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 124 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 94 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 95 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 121 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 257 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 283 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 258 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 232 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 179 km
2002 Rammasun Category 1 276 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 237 km
1994 Doug Category 1 267 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 165 km
1990 Abe Category 1 165 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 51 km
1984 Ed Category 1 126 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 237 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 140 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 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest

Nantong has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and December the driest (1.1").

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