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Weather & Climate in Yangzhou, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yangzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area2,544.9 sq mi (6,591.2 km²)
Population Density623/sq mi
Coordinates32.3972°N, 119.4358°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 66 km 10 km
Nov 5, 1991 36 km N of Qinnan, China M4.3 136 km 33 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 33 km 9 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 75 mph 206 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 252 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 81 mph 240 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 58 mph 226 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 63 mph 256 km
1990 Abe Category 1 58 mph 220 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 144 km
1984 Ed Category 1 58 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake - - 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in Driest

Yangzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.1").

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