Land and Climate

Total land area:
6,340.5 square kilometers.  The city's Chongming Island is the third largest island in China, covering an area of 1,041 square kilometers.

Location:
At 31'14' north latitude and 121'29' east longitude.

Climate:
With a pleasant northern subtropical maritime monsoon climate, Shanghai enjoys four distinct seasons, generous sunshine and abundant rainfall every year.

Average annual temperature:
17.6 degrees Celsius

Annual rainfall:
1,302 millimeters with increased rainfall from May to September