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Shaoyang, China

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20 ft Elevation 6 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Shaoyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area970.8 sq mi (2,514.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.9296°N, 119.8358°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 8, 2024.

Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 23 km
Oct 19, 2016 18 km SSE of Hede, China M4.7 90 km
Nov 5, 1991 36 km N of Qinnan, China M4.3 72 km
Oct 22, 1992 8 km NNE of Hede, China M4.3 110 km
Mar 31, 1997 84 km ENE of Dazhong, China M4.2 150 km
Jul 8, 2024 19 km WNW of Taizhou, China M4.1 42 km
Mar 24, 1999 27 km ENE of Hede, China M3.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 226 km
2022 Muifa Category 1 261 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 172 km
2005 Khanun Category 1 274 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 202 km
1990 Abe Category 1 265 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 90 km
1984 Ed Category 1 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 JIANGSU PROVINCE Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in

Shaoyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.2").

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