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Weather & Climate in Jiaxing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiaxing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,630.5 sq mi (4,222.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7522°N, 120.7500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 60 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 2 | 98 mph | 140 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 69 mph | 277 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 2 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 86 mph | 51 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 189 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 1 | 58 mph | 297 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 278 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 75 mph | 38 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 139 km |
| 1985 | Jeff | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 188 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in |
Jiaxing has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and October the driest (1.5").