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Weather & Climate in Changsha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 28.4 sq mi (73.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4096°N, 121.2880°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 50 km ENE of Juegang, China | M4.5 | 37 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 51 km NE of Juegang, China | M4.1 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 58 km NE of Juegang, China | M3.9 | 44 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 136 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 296 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 176 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 1 | 58 mph | 232 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 239 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 109 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 58 mph | 218 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 8 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 103 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1670 | EAST CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.