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Hangzhou Shi, China

Hangzhou

248Days with 5+ hrs sun
72°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation9.2MCenter elevation39 ft
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Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain peaks in the warmer months. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Occasional winter snow is possible. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year.

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Location Context
Hangzhou, Hangzhou Shi, China
China
Latitude30.29°
Longitude120.16°
Population9.2M
Center elevation39 ft

Province / Region Context

Hangzhou ShiPrefecture-level and sub-provincial city in Zhejiang, China

Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang province, China, situated at the intersection of the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and the head of Hangzhou Bay. Renowned as one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China, Hangzhou is celebrated for its cultural heritage and its West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site.Wikipedia

Country: China
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
248
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

68% of the year
Avg High Temp
72°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
79% warm season / 74% cool season
Comfort Score
63/100
Good
Temp Swing
43°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
66"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
5"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
120
Unhealthy · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Precipitation Distribution
66" of precipitation per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 79% · Winter 74% · Dec-Jun 70-84%
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