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Zhoushan, China

Full City Profile

882,932 Population 1,572/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US 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 US 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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