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Weather & Climate in Nanchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 334,445/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6840°N, 115.8531°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 10, 2011 | 36 km SSW of Wuxue, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 45 km S of Wuxue, China | M4.1 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 27 km SSE of Wuxue, China | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1993 | 54 km SE of Xianning, China | M3.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 1 | 58 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Nanchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.6").