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How does the climate differ between Hangzhou and Wenzhou in winter?
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Zhejiang province experiences a humid subtropical climate that is influenced by monsoonal airflows and local geography. A notable characteristic of this climate is the temperature variation between the northern and southern regions during the winter months.1
In Hangzhou, located in northern Zhejiang, the average temperature in January is approximately 39 °F (4 °C). In contrast, Wenzhou, which is situated on the southern coast, experiences a milder winter with an average January temperature of about 46 °F (8 °C).1