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Shanghai, China

Full City Profile

24,874,500 Population 10,160/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Shanghai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area2,448.3 sq mi (6,341.0 km²)
Population Density10,160/sq mi
Coordinates31.2222°N, 121.4581°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.38"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 19, 2010.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 65 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 34 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 23 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 177 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 208 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 157 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 271 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 283 km
2005 Khanun Category 2 137 km
2002 Rammasun Category 2 233 km
2000 Jelawat Category 2 216 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 167 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 261 km
1994 Seth Category 1 270 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 197 km
1994 Doug Category 1 196 km
1990 Abe Category 2 122 km
1986 Vera Category 1 273 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 55 km
1984 Ed Category 1 103 km
1983 Forrest Category 3 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Shanghai has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (1.7").

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