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Weather & Climate in Zhongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 266 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 76.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 476 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5291°N, 111.2970°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 31, 2016 | 31 km S of Babu, China | M4.9 | 48 km | 25 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 261 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 3 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2003 | Imbudo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 291 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 1 | 52 mph | 267 km |
| 1995 | Kent | Category 1 | 58 mph | 167 km |
| 1993 | Koryn | Category 1 | 52 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Zhongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.3") and December the driest (1.8").