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Weather & Climate in Changsha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changsha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3812°N, 112.6849°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 16, 2004 | 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
58 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | - | 87 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | - | 267 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | - | 65 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | - | 84 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 68 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 194 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 100 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 54 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 158 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | - | 269 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 3 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 112 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 208 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 44 km |
| 2012 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 229 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Changsha has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.4") and December the driest (1.3").