Shanghai/Hongqiao Weather Records (CHM00058367)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Shanghai/Hongqiao (CHM00058367), China, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for Shanghai/Hongqiao
- Shanghai/Hongqiao (CHM00058367) is a weather station in China at 31.17 latitude and 121.43 longitude, 7 m (23 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1951 to 2008, 58 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Shanghai/Hongqiao still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Shanghai/Hongqiao set a daily record precipitation of 23.8 mm (0.9 in) on 28 December 2008.
About the Station
- Location: China, 31.17 latitude, 121.43 longitude.
- Elevation: 7 m (23 ft).
- Period of record: 1951 to 2008, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.5 C (70.7 F) | -10.1 C (13.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 27.0 C (80.6 F) | -7.9 C (17.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 28.4 C (83.1 F) | -5.4 C (22.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -0.5 C (31.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.5 C (95.9 F) | 6.9 C (44.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 37.5 C (99.5 F) | 12.3 C (54.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 39.6 C (103.3 F) | 16.3 C (61.3 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 39.5 C (103.1 F) | 18.8 C (65.8 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 38.2 C (100.8 F) | 10.8 C (51.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 34.0 C (93.2 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 28.5 C (83.3 F) | -4.2 C (24.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 23.4 C (74.1 F) | -8.5 C (16.7 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 34 |
| 1953 | 27 |
| 1954 | 33 |
| 1955 | 27 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 29 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 40 |
| 1967 | 32 |
| 1968 | 39 |
| 1969 | 39 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 31 |
| 1977 | 36 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 28 |
| 1980 | 45 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 44 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 34 |
| 1995 | 24 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 52 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 41 |
All-Time Record Progression
10 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.8 C (83.8 F) |
| 1988-07-21 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1990-07-17 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 29.1 C (84.4 F) |
| 1992-08-12 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 29.2 C (84.6 F) |
| 1998-07-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 30.5 C (86.9 F) |
| 1998-08-11 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.0 C (102.2 F) |
| 1998-08-15 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1998-08-15 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2007-07-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 31.2 C (88.2 F) |
| 2007-07-29 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Aug: 204.4 mm (8.0 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 14 January 1957 |
| Feb | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 13 February 1991 |
| Mar | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 25 March 1993 |
| Apr | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) | 28 April 1989 |
| May | 76.1 mm (3.0 in) | 5 May 1969 |
| Jun | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) | 25 June 1995 |
| Jul | 116.7 mm (4.6 in) | 2 July 1995 |
| Aug | 204.4 mm (8.0 in) | 5 August 1969 |
| Sep | 146.0 mm (5.7 in) | 13 September 1963 |
| Oct | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) | 8 October 2007 |
| Nov | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) | 8 November 1990 |
| Dec | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 31 December 1974 |
Period of Record Coverage
1951 to 2008| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% | No |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 December 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily rain | 23.8 mm (0.9 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 19 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 10.6 C (51.1 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 16 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 November 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily rain | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 23 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily rain | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 55 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 22.1 C (71.8 F) | 3.1 C (5.6 F) | 20 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high max | 27.1 C (80.8 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 11 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 3.8 C (6.8 F) | 11 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 21.9 C (71.4 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 36 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 21.2 C (70.2 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 47 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 20.5 C (68.9 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 22 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 26.9 C (80.4 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 48 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high max | 33.4 C (92.1 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 19 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 27.4 C (81.3 F) | 2.9 C (5.2 F) | 1 year | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high max | 33.4 C (92.1 F) | 2.1 C (3.8 F) | 46 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 1.9 C (3.4 F) | 39 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 25.9 C (78.6 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 39 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 25.1 C (77.2 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 39 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high max | 34.0 C (93.2 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 33 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high min | 25.7 C (78.3 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 33 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 September 2008 | Shanghai/Hongqiao, CN | daily high max | 32.6 C (90.7 F) | 1.8 C (3.2 F) | 46 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
50 complete years, 1951 to 2008| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 15.8 C | -0.67 C |
| 1952 | 16.4 C | -0.04 C |
| 1953 | 17.3 C | +0.88 C |
| 1954 | 16.1 C | -0.33 C |
| 1955 | 16.5 C | +0.08 C |
| 1956 | 15.6 C | -0.82 C |
| 1957 | 15.5 C | -0.97 C |
| 1958 | 15.9 C | -0.53 C |
| 1959 | 16.6 C | +0.11 C |
| 1960 | 16.7 C | +0.21 C |
| 1961 | 16.8 C | +0.37 C |
| 1962 | 15.8 C | -0.61 C |
| 1963 | 16.0 C | -0.41 C |
| 1964 | 16.4 C | -0.02 C |
| 1965 | 15.9 C | -0.51 C |
| 1966 | 16.4 C | -0.04 C |
| 1967 | 15.9 C | -0.57 C |
| 1968 | 15.9 C | -0.56 C |
| 1969 | 15.5 C | -0.93 C |
| 1970 | 15.8 C | -0.68 C |
| 1971 | 16.0 C | -0.42 C |
| 1972 | 15.5 C | -0.95 C |
| 1973 | 16.2 C | -0.27 C |
| 1974 | 16.0 C | -0.49 C |
| 1975 | 16.4 C | -0.02 C |
| 1976 | 15.6 C | -0.89 C |
| 1977 | 16.1 C | -0.32 C |
| 1978 | 16.5 C | +0.08 C |
| 1979 | 16.5 C | +0.01 C |
| 1980 | 15.6 C | -0.88 C |
| 1981 | 16.0 C | -0.42 C |
| 1982 | 16.3 C | -0.16 C |
| 1983 | 16.3 C | -0.14 C |
| 1984 | 16.2 C | -0.27 C |
| 1985 | 16.3 C | -0.14 C |
| 1986 | 16.1 C | -0.38 C |
| 1987 | 16.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 1988 | 16.4 C | -0.01 C |
| 1989 | 16.4 C | -0.06 C |
| 1990 | 17.4 C | +0.91 C |
| 1991 | 16.6 C | +0.16 C |
| 1992 | 16.9 C | +0.40 C |
| 1993 | 16.6 C | +0.17 C |
| 1994 | 18.0 C | +1.52 C |
| 1995 | 17.1 C | +0.66 C |
| 1996 | 17.1 C | +0.61 C |
| 1997 | 17.7 C | +1.23 C |
| 1998 | 18.4 C | +1.99 C |
| 2007 | 19.0 C | +2.55 C |
| 2008 | 18.0 C | +1.59 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade over 1951 to 2008. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.8) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 50 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.2 to 0.4) per decade | 0.5 F (0.3 to 0.8) per decade | 1951 to 2008 | 50 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.4) per decade | 0.4 F (0.2 to 0.6) per decade | 1951 to 2008 | 50 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.4 C (0.3 to 0.5) per decade | 0.7 F (0.5 to 0.9) per decade | 1951 to 2008 | 50 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1951 to 2008| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 39.6 C (103.3 F) | 2007 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) | 51 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -10.1 C (13.8 F) | 1977 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) | 50 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 204.4 mm (8.0 in) | 1969 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) | 50 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 258.9 mm (10.2 in) | 1985 | 137.1 mm (5.4 in) | 50 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 53 days | 1973 | 27 days | 50 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1952 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1953 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1954 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1955 | 37.3 C (99.1 F) |
| 1956 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1957 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1958 | 36.8 C (98.2 F) |
| 1959 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1960 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1961 | 36.3 C (97.3 F) |
| 1962 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1963 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1964 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1965 | 35.1 C (95.2 F) |
| 1966 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1967 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1968 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1969 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1970 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1971 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1972 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 1973 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1974 | 35.3 C (95.5 F) |
| 1975 | 35.4 C (95.7 F) |
| 1976 | 36.2 C (97.2 F) |
| 1977 | 36.0 C (96.8 F) |
| 1978 | 38.1 C (100.6 F) |
| 1979 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1980 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1981 | 35.8 C (96.4 F) |
| 1982 | 35.5 C (95.9 F) |
| 1983 | 38.0 C (100.4 F) |
| 1984 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1985 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1986 | 35.9 C (96.6 F) |
| 1987 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1988 | 38.4 C (101.1 F) |
| 1989 | 36.5 C (97.7 F) |
| 1990 | 36.9 C (98.4 F) |
| 1991 | 37.0 C (98.6 F) |
| 1992 | 38.2 C (100.8 F) |
| 1993 | 37.5 C (99.5 F) |
| 1994 | 37.9 C (100.2 F) |
| 1995 | 38.5 C (101.3 F) |
| 1996 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1997 | 37.1 C (98.8 F) |
| 1998 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2005 | 17.0 C (62.6 F) |
| 2007 | 39.6 C (103.3 F) |
| 2008 | 38.8 C (101.8 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | -7.3 C (18.9 F) |
| 1952 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1953 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1954 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 1955 | -9.2 C (15.4 F) |
| 1956 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1957 | -7.9 C (17.8 F) |
| 1958 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1959 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 1960 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1961 | -5.8 C (21.6 F) |
| 1962 | -5.2 C (22.6 F) |
| 1963 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 1964 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1965 | -7.7 C (18.1 F) |
| 1966 | -5.5 C (22.1 F) |
| 1967 | -9.1 C (15.6 F) |
| 1968 | -6.5 C (20.3 F) |
| 1969 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1970 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1971 | -6.3 C (20.7 F) |
| 1972 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1973 | -6.8 C (19.8 F) |
| 1974 | -4.9 C (23.2 F) |
| 1975 | -4.3 C (24.3 F) |
| 1976 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1977 | -10.1 C (13.8 F) |
| 1978 | -4.8 C (23.4 F) |
| 1979 | -7.0 C (19.4 F) |
| 1980 | -7.4 C (18.7 F) |
| 1981 | -6.2 C (20.8 F) |
| 1982 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 1983 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1984 | -6.6 C (20.1 F) |
| 1985 | -6.0 C (21.2 F) |
| 1986 | -7.6 C (18.3 F) |
| 1987 | -7.4 C (18.7 F) |
| 1988 | -4.5 C (23.9 F) |
| 1989 | -3.2 C (26.2 F) |
| 1990 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1991 | -8.0 C (17.6 F) |
| 1992 | -3.1 C (26.4 F) |
| 1993 | -5.8 C (21.6 F) |
| 1994 | -2.1 C (28.2 F) |
| 1995 | -3.4 C (25.9 F) |
| 1996 | -4.0 C (24.8 F) |
| 1997 | -3.6 C (25.5 F) |
| 1998 | -5.1 C (22.8 F) |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2007 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2008 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 73.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1952 | 60.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1953 | 39.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1954 | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1955 | 89.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1956 | 79.3 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1957 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1958 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1959 | 93.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1960 | 74.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1961 | 61.8 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1962 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1963 | 146.0 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1964 | 69.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1965 | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1966 | 85.2 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1967 | 57.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1968 | 58.1 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 204.4 mm (8.0 in) |
| 1970 | 79.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1971 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1972 | 61.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1973 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1974 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1975 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1976 | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1977 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1978 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1979 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 84.2 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1981 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1982 | 65.6 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1983 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1984 | 35.9 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1985 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1986 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1987 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 105.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1989 | 87.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1990 | 99.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1991 | 91.8 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1992 | 68.7 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1993 | 98.9 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1994 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1995 | 116.7 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1996 | 100.2 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1997 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1998 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2007 | 108.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2008 | 164.5 mm (6.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1952 | 89.5 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1953 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1954 | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1955 | 132.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1956 | 136.7 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1957 | 254.7 mm (10.0 in) |
| 1958 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1959 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1960 | 143.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1961 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1962 | 164.0 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1963 | 258.1 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1964 | 107.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1965 | 145.8 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1966 | 178.9 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1967 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1968 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1969 | 211.7 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1970 | 141.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1971 | 142.7 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1972 | 123.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1973 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1974 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1975 | 167.1 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1976 | 148.4 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1977 | 166.0 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1978 | 94.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1979 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 186.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1981 | 135.2 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1982 | 108.8 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1983 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1984 | 63.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1985 | 258.9 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1986 | 121.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1987 | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1988 | 137.6 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1989 | 111.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1990 | 154.8 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1991 | 186.1 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1992 | 89.8 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1993 | 182.9 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1994 | 114.8 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1995 | 255.8 mm (10.1 in) |
| 1996 | 195.2 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1997 | 198.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1998 | 130.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2007 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2008 | 171.6 mm (6.8 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 29 days |
| 1952 | 20 days |
| 1953 | 14 days |
| 1954 | 20 days |
| 1955 | 32 days |
| 1956 | 39 days |
| 1957 | 18 days |
| 1958 | 40 days |
| 1959 | 37 days |
| 1960 | 23 days |
| 1961 | 18 days |
| 1962 | 26 days |
| 1963 | 37 days |
| 1964 | 32 days |
| 1965 | 26 days |
| 1966 | 46 days |
| 1967 | 49 days |
| 1968 | 28 days |
| 1969 | 21 days |
| 1970 | 19 days |
| 1971 | 44 days |
| 1972 | 24 days |
| 1973 | 53 days |
| 1974 | 17 days |
| 1975 | 23 days |
| 1976 | 33 days |
| 1977 | 34 days |
| 1978 | 20 days |
| 1979 | 52 days |
| 1980 | 29 days |
| 1981 | 21 days |
| 1982 | 37 days |
| 1983 | 34 days |
| 1984 | 23 days |
| 1985 | 14 days |
| 1986 | 27 days |
| 1987 | 34 days |
| 1988 | 42 days |
| 1989 | 26 days |
| 1990 | 22 days |
| 1991 | 26 days |
| 1992 | 32 days |
| 1993 | 31 days |
| 1994 | 23 days |
| 1995 | 32 days |
| 1996 | 26 days |
| 1997 | 18 days |
| 1998 | 27 days |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2007 | 18 days |
| 2008 | 29 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
48 years with a frostAcross 48 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Shanghai/Hongqiao falls on 4 March and the median first autumn frost on 1 December, which leaves a median of 271 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +4.9 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1969 to 2008) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 4 March | n/a | 2 March | n/a | -3.3 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 1 December | n/a | 1 December | n/a | +1.5 days per decade |
| Growing days | 271 days | n/a | 273 days | n/a | +4.9 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
50 years, 1951 to 2008A day with at least 77.5 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 186.1 mm (7.3 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 121.1 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 25 years | 145.8 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 50 years | 165.4 mm (6.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 186.1 mm (7.3 in) | Longer than the 50 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 50 years of values from 1951 to 2008.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 204.4 mm (8.0 in) in 1969; 164.5 mm (6.5 in) in 2008; 146.0 mm (5.7 in) in 1963.
Station Changes
2 suspected2 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Shanghai/Hongqiao, at 1981 and 1990. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1981 ran 0.3 C (0.6 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 3 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1990 ran 0.5 C (0.8 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +0.3 | +0.6 | likely | 3 |
| 1990 | +0.5 | +0.8 | likely | 3 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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