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Weather & Climate in Rugao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rugao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,993/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3704°N, 120.5765°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 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 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2012 | 22 km W of Xinghua, China | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2016 | 18 km SSE of Hede, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 50 km ENE of Juegang, China | M4.5 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China | M4.1 | 84 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 51 km NE of Juegang, China | M4.1 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 58 km NE of Juegang, China | M3.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 139 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 1 | 58 mph | 210 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 58 mph | 198 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 59 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 58 mph | 162 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | JIANGSU PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Rugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 37°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (1.2").