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Weather & Climate in Shaoxing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaoxing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 3,196.6 sq mi (8,279.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0024°N, 120.5786°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
22 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 | 142 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 56 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 3 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 2 | 69 mph | 259 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 12 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 190 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 142 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 86 mph | 217 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 2 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 81 mph | 12 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 1985 | Jeff | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Shaoxing has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.8").