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Weather & Climate in Qinshan, China

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

Qinshan 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 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area333.1 sq mi (862.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.4346°N, 120.9231°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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
May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 147 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

23 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 87 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 104 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 233 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 98 mph 109 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 69 mph 239 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 2 98 mph 172 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 75 mph 216 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 86 mph 60 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 69 mph 238 km
2002 Rammasun Category 1 81 mph 296 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 211 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 75 mph 152 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 86 mph 160 km
1994 Seth Category 2 69 mph 287 km
1994 Fred Category 2 58 mph 276 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 298 km
1994 Doug Category 1 81 mph 229 km
1990 Abe Category 2 75 mph 48 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 149 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 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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