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Shekou, China

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230 ft Elevation 70 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Shekou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation230 ft (70 m)
Area698.8 sq mi (1,809.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates27.2119°N, 119.5714°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.3"
103% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 6, 2008.

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 125 km
Feb 8, 2006 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China M4.3 95 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 140 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 2 239 km
2023 Doksuri Category 1 229 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 160 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 217 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 261 km
2018 Maria Category 2 102 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 289 km
2016 Meranti Category 1 298 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 243 km
2015 Soudelor Category 1 269 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 235 km
2013 Trami Category 1 168 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 152 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 143 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 2 197 km
2008 Jangmi Category 1 277 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 1 284 km
2007 Wipha Category 4 66 km
2007 Krosa Category 3 178 km
2007 Sepat Category 1 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in
April 62°F (16°C) 6.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 9.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 11.0 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (15°C) 1.9 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in Driest

Shekou has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (1.6").

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