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Weather & Climate in Sanyang, China

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

Sanyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area61.8 sq mi (160.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.9266°N, 121.4719°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 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 50 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2010 50 km ENE of Juegang, China M4.5 71 km 25 km
May 20, 1995 51 km NE of Juegang, China M4.1 76 km 33 km
Aug 30, 1998 58 km NE of Juegang, China M3.9 87 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

19 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 88 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 84 km
2021 Chanthu Category 1 92 mph 202 km
2020 Bavi Category 3 98 mph 288 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 282 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 1 86 mph 212 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 219 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 75 mph 194 km
2002 Rammasun Category 2 81 mph 220 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 179 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 46 mph 294 km
1994 Seth Category 1 63 mph 298 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 133 km
1994 Doug Category 1 69 mph 210 km
1990 Abe Category 1 63 mph 179 km
1986 Vera Category 1 86 mph 281 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 12 km
1984 Ed Category 1 63 mph 69 km
1981 Agnes Category 2 92 mph 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in Driest

Sanyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and December the driest (1.3").

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