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Rizhao, China

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661,943 Population 376/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Rizhao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area1,760.6 sq mi (4,560.0 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates35.4141°N, 119.5291°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 19, 2024.

Sep 20, 1995 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China M5.1 142 km
Jan 22, 1992 97 km SSE of Qingshancun, China M5.1 143 km
May 27, 2004 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China M4.6 112 km
Apr 9, 2000 77 km E of Xinpu, China M4.1 92 km
Mar 19, 2024 82 km NE of Dongkan, China M4.0 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Damrey (2012).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Damrey Category 1 138 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 268 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1668 TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE Earthquake 42,578 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 1.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in Driest

Rizhao has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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