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Weather & Climate in Suzhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Suzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 1,218.8 sq mi (3,156.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,352/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6361°N, 116.9789°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 14, 2015 | 27 km N of Fuyang, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 41 km W of Mengcheng Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 35 km ESE of Suzhou, China | M3.9 | 35 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in |
Suzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.7").