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Rugao, China

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257,400 Population 3,993/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Rugao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²)
Population Density3,993/sq mi
Coordinates32.3704°N, 120.5765°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 88 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 114 km
Oct 19, 2016 18 km SSE of Hede, China M4.7 140 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 102 km
Mar 31, 1997 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China M4.2 149 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 84 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 101 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 139 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 168 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 299 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 212 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 210 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 275 km
1994 Doug Category 1 299 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 162 km
1990 Abe Category 1 198 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 59 km
1984 Ed Category 1 162 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 275 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 112 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) 1.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in Driest

Rugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (1.2").

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