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Shantou, China
Full City Profile
3,838,900
Population
2,298,743/sq mi density
10 ft
Elevation
3 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Shantou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,298,743/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3549°N, 116.6788°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 56 km |
| 1640 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in |
Shantou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (1.3").