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Weather & Climate in Xihu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xihu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 276.2 sq mi (715.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8495°N, 117.1792°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 19, 2011 | 15 km NNE of Anqing, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 27 km NW of Chizhou, China | M3.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 245 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | 46 mph | 271 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 1 | 58 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Xihu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.6").