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Weather & Climate in Qingdao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qingdao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 4,356.0 sq mi (11,282.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,647/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0649°N, 120.3804°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 22, 1992 | 97 km SSE of Qingshancun, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 15 km SE of Laizhou, China | M4.6 | 116 km | 25 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Dongcun, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 65 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 44 km E of Dongcun, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 1991 | 90 km SE of Dongcun, China | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 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 |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in |
Qingdao has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.5").