Huzhou
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Huzhou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Huzhou are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 18–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 289 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 1.1 | 76 | 5.8 |
| February | 10.8 | 2.6 | 69 | 5.9 |
| March | 16.6 | 7.3 | 94 | 6.6 |
| April | 21.8 | 12.5 | 126 | 7.5 |
| May | 26.0 | 17.3 | 157 | 7.8 |
| June | 28.5 | 21.5 | 289 | 7.0 |
| July | 32.5 | 25.6 | 224 | 9.2 |
| August | 32.9 | 25.6 | 168 | 10.0 |
| September | 28.1 | 21.6 | 146 | 8.0 |
| October | 22.4 | 15.6 | 59 | 6.7 |
| November | 17.5 | 9.5 | 57 | 6.6 |
| December | 10.7 | 2.4 | 46 | 6.7 |
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- Documented history · 1949
1949, with the establishment of the People's Republic of China, Huzhou town became the seat of government of the First Special District of Zhejiang, administrative area including the modern Huzhou and Jiaxing prefecture cities.
- Documented history · 1983
1983, Huzhou prefecture level city was set up.
- Establishment of Gucheng County
Gucheng County was set up by the State of Chu in 248 BC.
- Establishment of Wucheng County
Wucheng County was set up during the Qin dynasty in 222 BC.
- Renaming to Huzhou
The Sui dynasty changed the name of Wuxing to Huzhou in 602.
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01 · HistoryHow Huzhou took shape
Huzhou is a prefecture‑level city in northern Zhejiang province, China.
It sits on the south bank of Lake Tai and has a recorded history exceeding 2,300 years.
How did Huzhou evolve from ancient counties to a modern prefecture‑level city?
In 248 BC the State of Chu created Gucheng County in the area. Two decades later, in 222 BC, the Qin dynasty established Wucheng County. The Kingdom of Wu in 266 AD organized the region as Wuxing Shire, encompassing present‑day Huzhou and nearby Hangzhou. The Sui dynasty
02 · OverviewHuzhou, in brief
Huzhou is a prefecture-level city situated in northern Zhejiang province, China. Positioned at latitude 30.8703 and longitude 120.0933, the city is set within the Hangzhou–Jiaxing–Huzhou Plain.
Where is Huzhou located geographically?
Huzhou lies directly on the south bank of Lake Tai, which is China's third largest freshwater lake and the geographical feature from which the city derives its name. Geographically positioned in the center of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Area, the city center is located 10 kilometers south of Lake Tai.
The municipality shares terrestrial borders with several neighboring jurisdictions. To the east, Huzhou borders Jiaxing, while Hangzhou lies to the south. Its western and northern borders meet the provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu, specifically sharing boundaries with Xuancheng City in Anhui Province, and Dajiao Mountain alongside Changzhou City, Wuxi City, and Suzhou City in Jiangsu Province.
What are the regional transit and water connections?
The city functions as a regional transit node with connections to surrounding major hubs. The provincial capital of Hangzhou is situated 78 kilometers to the south, and the metropolitan municipality of Shanghai lies 150 kilometers to the northeast.
Waterborne transport is a prominent geographic trait of the region. The Changxing-Huzhou-Shanghai Channel flows quietly through the urban area and is often called the Eastern Rhine River due to the continuous barge traffic moving along its waters, mirroring activity on the Rhine River in Germany.
Ground transportation infrastructure traverses the locality across multiple axes. State Way 318 runs through Huzhou in an east–west direction, while State Way 104 crosses the area north–south. Additionally, the Nanjing-Huzhou-Hangzhou toll expressway and the Shanghai-Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Anhui toll expressway connect the region to wider areas. The Xuancheng–Hangzhou Railway Station is located 8 kilometers west of the city center.
What is the spatial organization of the city?
Encompassing a total area of 5,818 square kilometers, Huzhou administers the districts of Wuxing and Nanxun, alongside the three counties of Deqing, Changxing, and Anji. The built-up metropolitan area comprises Wuxing District, accounting for 1,015,937 inhabitants out of a broader municipal population.
Frequently Asked Questions about Huzhou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Huzhou located and what are its coordinates?
Huzhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 30.8703, 120.0933 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Huzhou?
Huzhou has a recorded population of approximately 1,015,937 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Huzhou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Huzhou include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Huzhou?
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