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Weather & Climate in Kunshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kunshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 359.7 sq mi (931.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,818/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.3776°N, 120.9543°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 50 km ENE of Juegang, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 51 km NE of Juegang, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 24 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 74 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 2 | 69 mph | 212 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 2 | 75 mph | 116 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 211 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 63 mph | 101 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 84 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 132 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in |
Kunshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (1.6").