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Weather & Climate in Zhangyan, China

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

Zhangyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates30.8066°N, 121.2801°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 100 km 10 km
May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 136 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 81 mph 47 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 92 mph 59 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 98 mph 193 km
2019 Lekima Category 2 98 mph 159 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 69 mph 261 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 2 92 mph 152 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 75 mph 234 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 86 mph 100 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 69 mph 284 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 92 mph 258 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 81 mph 175 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 81 mph 174 km
1997 Winnie Category 1 81 mph 212 km
1994 Seth Category 1 69 mph 267 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 69 mph 245 km
1994 Doug Category 1 81 mph 204 km
1990 Abe Category 2 75 mph 87 km
1986 Vera Category 1 86 mph 283 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 95 km
1985 Jeff Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest

Zhangyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and December the driest (1.6").

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