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Weather & Climate in Nanshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanshu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 83.2 sq mi (215.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0201°N, 120.3373°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 18, 1997 | 48 km NE of Dengzhou, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 15 km SE of Laizhou, China | M4.6 | 25 km | 25 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 48 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 46 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 | 59 km NNW of Dengzhou, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Dongcun, China | M4.5 | 75 km | 65 km |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 82 km WNW of Longgang, China | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 43 km N of Dengzhou, China | M4.4 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 44 km E of Dongcun, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 11 km |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 20 km NNW of Dengzhou, China | M4.3 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 46 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2015 | 29 km N of Longgang, China | M4.2 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 37 km S of Ninghai, China | M4.2 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 32 km ENE of Dengzhou, China | M4.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 17 km N of Yantai, China | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Nanshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.4").