Shanghai, China All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Shanghai, from NOAA GHCN daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 105°F (41°C) | August 20, 2022 and August 21, 2022 |
| Record Low | 21°F (-6°C) | January 16, 1955 and January 16, 1958 |
| Lowest High | 28.7°F (-2°C) | February 11, 1957 |
| Highest Low | 83.1°F (28°C) | August 8, 2022 |
| Highest Mean | 93.3°F (34°C) | August 20, 2022 |
| Lowest Mean | 25.6°F (-4°C) | January 16, 1958 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 13.56" (344.4 mm) | October 1, 2019 |
| Max in One Month | 25.13" (638.3 mm) | July 2021 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | January 1963 |
| Max in One Year | 81.20" (2062.6 mm) | 2021 |
| Least in One Year | 23.78" (604.0 mm) | 1967 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1955 – July 19, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1955 – December 31, 2024 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at DINGHAI (91 mi from Shanghai, China). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Shanghai, China?
The all-time record high in Shanghai, China is 105°F (41°C), set on August 20, 2022 and August 21, 2022.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Shanghai, China?
The all-time record low in Shanghai, China is 21°F (-6°C), set on January 16, 1955 and January 16, 1958.
What is the most rain Shanghai, China has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Shanghai, China is 13.56 inches, on October 1, 2019.
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