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Weather & Climate in Sangzhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 67.0 sq mi (173.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1575°N, 121.3163°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 25, 2004 | 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 104 mph | 51 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 81 mph | 106 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 4 | 104 mph | 112 km |
| 2013 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 100 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 86 mph | 219 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 5 | 115 mph | 239 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 4 | 98 mph | 41 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 132 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 2004 | Nock-ten | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 2002 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 92 mph | 218 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 2 | 46 mph | 244 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 2 | 81 mph | 293 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 | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Sangzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (1.6").