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Weather & Climate in Zhixi, China

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

Zhixi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.8065°N, 119.4532°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 9, 1990 27 km E of Changshu City, China M5.0 150 km 10 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 131 km 10 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 88 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 170 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 86 mph 223 km
2019 Lekima Category 1 279 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 75 mph 166 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 63 mph 285 km
1990 Abe Category 1 63 mph 162 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 75 mph 177 km
1984 Ed Category 1 58 mph 260 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 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 1.3 in Driest

Zhixi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and December the driest (1.3").

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