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Weather & Climate in Qishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 276.2 sq mi (715.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8443°N, 117.7194°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 19, 2011 | 15 km NNE of Anqing, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 27 km NW of Chizhou, China | M3.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 281 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 2 | 69 mph | 298 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 1 | 58 mph | 259 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | 46 mph | 229 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 58 mph | 222 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 58 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Qishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.6").