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Weather & Climate in Ningbo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ningbo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 3,616.1 sq mi (9,365.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,032/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8782°N, 121.5495°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 25, 2004 | 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 116 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 72 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 101 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 81 mph | 156 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 3 | 98 mph | 92 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 131 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 2 | 69 mph | 293 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 82 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2002 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 2 | 81 mph | 69 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 149 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 2 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 86 mph | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1991 | AOSHAN | Meteorological | 3.0 m | - | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Ningbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 44°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (1.7").