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Weather & Climate in Meishan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Meishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.1032°N, 119.7350°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 5.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.30"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

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 M5.0 139 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 75 mph 130 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 187 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 69 mph 197 km
2005 Khanun Category 2 75 mph 86 km
2004 Rananim Category 1 290 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 58 mph 282 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 81 mph 229 km
1990 Abe Category 2 63 mph 85 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 198 km
1984 Ed Category 1 58 mph 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in Driest

Meishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (1.3").

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