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Zhapu, China

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36 ft Elevation 11 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Zhapu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.6015°N, 121.0869°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.60"
Driest Month (Oct) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.0 on May 25, 2004.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 120 km
May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 67 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 88 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 214 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 131 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 247 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 2 165 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 223 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 76 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 294 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 259 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 279 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 160 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 193 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 183 km
1994 Seth Category 1 278 km
1994 Fred Category 1 300 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 274 km
1994 Doug Category 1 217 km
1990 Abe Category 2 66 km
1986 Vera Category 1 299 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 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
February 42°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
September 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Driest
November 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in

Zhapu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (1.6").

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