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New Territories, Hong Kong

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3,984,077 Population 41,410/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
New Territories has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area96.2 sq mi (249.2 km²)
Population Density41,410/sq mi
Coordinates22.4244°N, 114.1110°W
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 13, 2022.

Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 146 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 46 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 140 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 170 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 83 km
2023 Saola Category 4 47 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 81 km
2023 Talim Category 1 271 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 208 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 2 118 km
2017 Hato Category 3 72 km
2017 Khanun Category 2 226 km
2016 Haima Category 1 123 km
2016 Nida Category 1 22 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 229 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 81 km
2013 Krosa Category 3 238 km
2013 Utor Category 2 236 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 109 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 300 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 282 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 11.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 13.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 12.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 14.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in

New Territories has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 59°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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