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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4493°N, 119.2361°E |
| 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").