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Zhoushan, China

Zhejiang · China

Zhoushan is a major city in Zhejiang, China with a population of 882,932. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

882,932 Population 1,572/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
49.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population882,932
Density1,572/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population882,932
Population Density1,572 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates29.9887°, 122.2049°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceZhejiang
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation49.6 inches (1,259 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zhoushan

Zhoushan is a major city in China (Zhejiang) with a population of 882,932. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Zhoushan

Zhoushan has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1429 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.6°C / 44°F 3.4° / 9.9° 81.2
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F 4.2° / 11.2° 74.1
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 6.9° / 14.4° 134.7
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 11.3° / 19.4° 101.4
May 20.1°C / 68°F 16.3° / 23.9° 120.3
Jun 24°C / 75°F 20.8° / 27.1° 200.3
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.2° 112.9
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.4° 181.4
Sep 25°C / 77°F 21.8° / 28.1° 169.8
Oct 20°C / 68°F 16.6° / 23.5° 94.7
Nov 15.2°C / 59°F 11.6° / 18.7° 84.4
Dec 9.4°C / 49°F 5.9° / 12.8° 73.6
Zhoushan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above China avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area561.7 sq mi (1,454.7 km²)
Population Density1,572/sq mi
Coordinates29.9887°N, 122.2049°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 84 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 3 261 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 14 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 125 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 250 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 282 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 276 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 292 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 164 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 154 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 3 39 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 121 km
2011 Muifa Category 1 237 km
2010 Kompasu Category 3 288 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 142 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 229 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 214 km
2004 Megi Category 1 299 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 183 km
2000 Saomai Category 2 262 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 - 8 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in Driest

Zhoushan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Zhoushan

Institution Type Founded Website
Zhejiang Ocean University University - ,
Zhejiang University Zhoushan Campus University - ,
岙山学苑 College - ,
浙江国际海运职业技术学院 College - ,
浙江海洋大学新城校区 University - ,
舟山技师学院(新校区) College - ,
舟山群岛新区旅游与健康学院 College - ,

Schools in Zhoushan

46 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
南海实验学校惠民桥小学校区 - - - -
南海实验学校(长峙校区) - - - -
舟山市东海中学 - - - -
定海区檀枫小学教育集团城东分校 - - - -
廷佐小学 - - - -
檀枫小学 - - - -
舟山职业教育培训中心 - - - -
舟山第二小学 - - - -
舟山第一初级中学 - - - -
舟山第一小学 - - - -
南海实验学校旌旗山初中校区 - - - -
定海小学教育集团(海滨校区) - - - -
舟山绿城育华国际学校 - - - -
舟山市明珠学校 - - - -
舟山市特殊教育学校新校区 - - - -
沈家门中学(普陀三中) - - - -
舟山航海学校 - - - -
舟山航海学校 - - - -
舟山第一小学北校区 - - - -
舟山市第一小学(勾山校区) - - - -
舟山市普陀区希望小学 - - - -
城北小学 - - - -
舟山市中小学素质教育实践学校 - - - -
舟山第一小学北校区 - - - -
舟山第二小学北校区 - - - -
南海实验学校 - - - -
舟山绿城育华国际学校 - - - -
南海实验学校(长峙校区) - - - -
舟山第二小学 - - - -
舟山第一初级中学 - - - -
舟山第一小学 - - - -
南海实验学校旌旗山初中校区 - - - -
南海实验学校惠民桥小学校区 - - - -
舟山市明珠学校 - - - -
舟山市特殊教育学校新校区 - - - -
浙江省舟山中学 - - - -
舟渔学校 - - - -
畚金幼儿园托育部 - - - -
浙江省舟山中学 - - - -
普陀第二中学 - - - -
舟山第二小学北校区 - - - -
白泉高级中学 - - - -
南海实验学校 - - - -
定海小学 - - - -
舟山市定海区第七中学(檀枫校区) - - - -
定海第五中学 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zhoushan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Zhoushan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
舟山博物馆
舟山名人馆
马岙博物馆

Libraries in Zhoushan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
普陀图书馆0.0
舟山市图书馆0.0
舟山市文化馆0.0
舟山校区图书馆0.0

Hotels in Zhoushan

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sheraton Hotel Zhoushan
园正·海际酒店
开元曼居酒店
曼居酒店
舟山香格里拉酒店

Restaurants in Zhoushan

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

万福包子
好大哥大食堂
小素海鲜面馆
知味观
禧麦鲜包
翡丽小馆
食堂

Cafes in Zhoushan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brain Coffee
书亦烧仙草(舟山千岛公园店)

Clinics in Zhoushan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

仁晟堂诊所

Dentists in Zhoushan

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

宁波牙科医院(舟山分院)

Bus Stations in Zhoushan

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

合兴站
新城公交总站

Gas Stations in Zhoushan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #7973336604
PetroChina
PetroChina
Sinopec

Banks in Zhoushan

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Ningbo
China Minsheng Bank

Gyms in Zhoushan

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

体育馆

Airports Near Zhoushan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ningbo Lishe International AirportNGBLarge Airport
Zhoushan Putuoshan International AirportHSNLarge Airport
Daishan Air Base-Medium Airport
Ningbo Zhuangqiao Air Base-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Zhoushan

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
YTO Express
ZTO Express

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zhoushan

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
万福禅寺
保宁禅寺
军廷庙
善成禅寺
天主堂
天主堂
天福寺
延庆寺
章家庙
郎家洋庙
金粟禅寺
高云禅寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Zhoushan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 5
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 5
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 4
Banks 2
Hotels 3
Parks 22
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 9

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zhoushan

What is the population of Zhoushan?

Zhoushan has a population of 882,932 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,572 people per square mile, spread across 561.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhoushan?

Zhoushan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.

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