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Weather & Climate in Zhitan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhitan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6205°N, 117.3091°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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 27 km NW of Chizhou, China | M3.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 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 | 217 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | 46 mph | 247 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 1 | 58 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Zhitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (1.6").