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Shaoguan, China

Full City Profile

1,028,460 Population 145/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Shaoguan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area7,109.1 sq mi (18,412.6 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates24.8000°N, 113.5833°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.55"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 136 km
Jul 8, 2016 11 km E of Chenzhou, China M4.4 120 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 125 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 132 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 140 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 138 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hato (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Hato Category 2 297 km
2016 Nida Category 1 253 km
2013 Usagi Category 2 225 km
2003 Dujuan Category 2 245 km
2001 Utor Category 1 255 km
1999 Maggie Category 1 260 km
1999 Sam Category 1 248 km
1999 York Category 1 278 km
1997 Victor Category 1 283 km
1995 Kent Category 3 167 km
1995 Helen Category 1 280 km
1993 Abe Category 2 219 km
1991 Amy Category 2 267 km
1985 Hal Category 1 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
March 60°F (15°C) 5.8 in
April 69°F (21°C) 8.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest

Shaoguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 51°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.4").

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