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Zhongshan, China

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2,060 ft Elevation 628 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Zhongshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,060 ft (628 m)
Area1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.5322°N, 118.7903°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 134 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 80 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 106 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 83 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 7 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 7 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 114 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 81 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 109 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

60 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Danas (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 259 km
2025 Podul Category 1 237 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 167 km
2024 Gaemi Category 3 131 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 269 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 49 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 185 km
2018 Maria Category 2 101 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 224 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 114 km
2016 Megi Category 3 177 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 287 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 47 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 102 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 95 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 274 km
2013 Trami Category 1 83 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 128 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 223 km
2010 Megi Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 138 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
June 78°F (25°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest

Zhongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.1").

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