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Ningbo, China

Full City Profile

3,731,203 Population 1,032/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Ningbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area3,616.1 sq mi (9,365.6 km²)
Population Density1,032/sq mi
Coordinates29.8782°N, 121.5495°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.05"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.73"

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 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 116 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 72 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 188 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 288 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 246 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 101 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 156 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 3 92 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 131 km
2007 Wipha Category 2 293 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 82 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 209 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 187 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 246 km
2002 Sinlaku Category 1 298 km
2000 Jelawat Category 2 69 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 150 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 149 km
1994 Seth Category 2 212 km
1994 Fred Category 2 249 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 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
February 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest

Ningbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (1.7").

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