Weather & Climate in Rizhao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rizhao 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4141°N, 119.5291°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 20, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 97 km SSE of Qingshancun, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 82 km NE of Dongkan, China | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 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 | 138 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 42,578 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Rizhao has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.4").