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Weather & Climate in Xihu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xihu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 1,760.6 sq mi (4,560.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4493°N, 119.2361°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 20, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 18 km |
| May 27, 2004 | 119 km ESE of Rizhao, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2000 | 77 km E of Xinpu, China | M4.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 58 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 42,578 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Xihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.4").