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Shanwei, China

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491,766 Population 1,675/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Shanwei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area293.6 sq mi (760.4 km²)
Population Density1,675/sq mi
Coordinates22.7820°N, 115.3475°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 10, 2025.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 114 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 135 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 130 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 147 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 149 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 134 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 122 km
Jan 10, 2025 131 km S of Shanwei, China M4.1 132 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

56 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 195 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 152 km
2023 Saola Category 4 87 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 160 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 283 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 2 211 km
2017 Hato Category 3 167 km
2016 Haima Category 1 32 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 98 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 6 km
2013 Krosa Category 2 284 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 221 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 205 km
2010 Megi Category 3 280 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 229 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 226 km
2009 Molave Category 1 86 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 296 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 10.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest

Shanwei has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.1").

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