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Zhangjiagang, China

Full City Profile

1,432,044 Population 3,759/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Zhangjiagang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area381.0 sq mi (986.7 km²)
Population Density3,759/sq mi
Coordinates31.8650°N, 120.5389°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

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 51 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 129 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 110 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 130 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 91 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 133 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 279 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 263 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 270 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 265 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 154 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 264 km
1994 Doug Category 1 294 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 202 km
1990 Abe Category 1 141 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 86 km
1984 Ed Category 1 157 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 264 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 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in

Zhangjiagang has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").

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