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Weather & Climate in Changning, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Changning enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area2,448.3 sq mi (6,341.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.2174°N, 121.4211°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 63 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 149 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 31 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 27 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 181 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 69 mph 207 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 92 mph 160 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 75 mph 271 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 286 km
2005 Khanun Category 2 75 mph 134 km
2002 Rammasun Category 2 86 mph 236 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 81 mph 216 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 170 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 81 mph 259 km
1994 Seth Category 1 63 mph 273 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 199 km
1994 Doug Category 1 75 mph 199 km
1990 Abe Category 2 63 mph 119 km
1986 Vera Category 1 86 mph 277 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 59 km
1984 Ed Category 1 63 mph 106 km
1983 Forrest Category 3 115 mph 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Changning has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and December the driest (1.7").

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