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Weather & Climate in Zhoushan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhoushan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 561.7 sq mi (1,454.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9887°N, 122.2049°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| May 25, 2004 | 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China | M4.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 86 mph | 84 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 3 | 104 mph | 261 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 14 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 4 | 104 mph | 292 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 3 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 1 | 81 mph | 154 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 3 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 2012 | Haikui | Category 1 | 75 mph | 121 km |
| 2011 | Muifa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 3 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 3 | 92 mph | 142 km |
| 2005 | Matsa | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 2 | 92 mph | 214 km |
| 2004 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2002 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2000 | Saomai | Category 2 | 81 mph | 262 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 | - | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Zhoushan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.8").