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Weather & Climate in Songjiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 31,995/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0344°N, 121.2233°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (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 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 22 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 49 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 198 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 2 | 69 mph | 181 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 69 mph | 287 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 92 mph | 166 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 2 | 75 mph | 106 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 201 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 1994 | Seth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 281 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 226 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 75 mph | 92 km |
| 1986 | Vera | Category 1 | 86 mph | 293 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 84 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 134 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 188 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 | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in |
Songjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.6").