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Shenzhen, China

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620 ft Elevation 189 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Shenzhen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.4159°N, 121.3397°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on May 25, 2004.

May 25, 2004 12 km NE of Shenjiamen, China M4.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 171 km
2022 Muifa Category 2 107 km
2021 Chanthu Category 2 219 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 279 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 192 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 63 km
2019 Mitag Category 1 123 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 103 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 271 km
2012 Haikui Category 1 110 km
2007 Wipha Category 3 241 km
2006 Saomai Category 4 268 km
2005 Khanun Category 3 43 km
2005 Matsa Category 1 160 km
2004 Rananim Category 2 135 km
2002 Rammasun Category 3 269 km
2002 Sinlaku Category 1 247 km
2001 Chebi Category 1 269 km
2000 Prapiroon Category 1 178 km
2000 Jelawat Category 1 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1991 AOSHAN Meteorological 3.0 m 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 74°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Driest

Shenzhen has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (1.6").

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