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Shicang, China

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1,506 ft Elevation 459 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Shicang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,506 ft (459 m)
Area1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.6024°N, 118.7518°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 141 km
Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 73 km
Feb 18, 1992 70 km SE of Jiangkou, China M4.5 114 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 75 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 4 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 4 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 3 km
Aug 5, 1999 54 km ESE of Dazuocun, China M4.1 123 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 72 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 102 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 267 km
2025 Podul Category 1 245 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 3 176 km
2024 Gaemi Category 3 137 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 278 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 47 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 189 km
2018 Maria Category 2 95 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 230 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 117 km
2016 Megi Category 3 185 km
2016 Nepartak Category 1 296 km
2015 Dujuan Category 3 49 km
2015 Soudelor Category 3 111 km
2014 Matmo Category 2 102 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 273 km
2013 Trami Category 1 86 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 129 km
2010 Fanapi Category 3 230 km
2010 Megi Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 143 km
1604 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 1.2 in Driest

Shicang has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.2").

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