Zhoushan Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Zhoushan’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations, monthly averages, and other controlling factors.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Zhoushan, temperatures can shift dramatically between very warm in summer and cold in winter. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in August to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 6°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average day and night temperatures in Zhoushan throughout the year:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
August, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 120 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days. For more information, please visit our Zhoushan Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in China Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across China. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Zhoushan Temperatures Compared World Wide
Zhoushan’s average annual maximum temperature is 20°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is significantly higher at 21°C, with warmer summers and mild winters.
In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Global Warming and Its Effects
Climate change is affecting worldwide temperatures, including in Zhoushan. It has massive impacts on both local and global levels:
- Global Temperature Rise: The average global land and sea temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C since pre-industrial times.
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Local Impacts: Most regions of the world are witnessing warmer winters with fewer frost and snowfall days. The global frequency and severity of heatwaves have increased. For example, Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all broke records. Summers are also becoming drier; however, during winter, inland regions have experienced increased rainfall. This has caused elevated river levels and more cases of flooding.
Many countries are experiencing earlier springs and later autumns. This is why some bird species have shifted their migration dates.
For more detailed information about Zhoushan’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Zhoushan climate page.
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