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Weather & Climate in Taicang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taicang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 312.7 sq mi (809.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,658/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4478°N, 121.0939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 50 km ENE of Juegang, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 25 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 51 km NE of Juegang, China | M4.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 58 km NE of Juegang, China | M3.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 28 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 64 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 222 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 86 mph | 200 km |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 2 | 75 mph | 130 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 197 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 63 mph | 115 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 69 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 116 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Taicang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.7").