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Weather & Climate in Jinhai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinhai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 61.8 sq mi (160.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9175°N, 121.7789°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 9, 1996 | 156 km E of Huilong, China | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 1990 | 27 km E of Changshu City, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 50 km ENE of Juegang, China | M4.5 | 71 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 51 km NE of Juegang, China | M4.1 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1997 | 153 km ENE of Huilong, China | M4.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 58 km NE of Juegang, China | M3.9 | 89 km | 33 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 | 86 mph | 103 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 80 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 92 mph | 177 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 46 mph | 291 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 273 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 116 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 69 mph | 181 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 63 mph | 197 km |
| 1986 | Vera | Category 1 | 86 mph | 252 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 17 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 40 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 151 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 | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.