Shidong, China

Guangdong · China

Shidong is a mid-size city in Guangdong, China with a population of 54,347. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

54,347 Population 433/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population54,347
Density433/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population54,347
Population Density433 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates23.6206°, 112.0672°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shidong

Shidong is a mid-size city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 54,347. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Shidong

Shidong has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.2°C), the coldest is Dec (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1646 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 0.4° / 27.4° 45.7
Feb 15.6°C / 60°F 4.3° / 29.1° 106.4
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 8.6° / 32° 147.3
Apr 22.6°C / 73°F 11.8° / 32.7° 208.2
May 25.2°C / 77°F 16.5° / 33.8° 232.8
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 21.2° / 33.6° 285.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 23.3° / 35° 162.2
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 22.5° / 34.2° 208.7
Sep 27°C / 81°F 19.7° / 34.3° 139.1
Oct 22.8°C / 73°F 12° / 33.3° 59.7
Nov 19.6°C / 67°F 7.1° / 31.6° 39.5
Dec 13.5°C / 56°F 1.1° / 27.5° 11.8
Shidong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above China avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area125.5 sq mi (325.0 km²)
Population Density433/sq mi
Coordinates23.6206°N, 112.0672°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Jul 31, 2016 31 km S of Babu, China M4.9 83 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 95 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 214 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 210 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 233 km
2023 Saola Category 4 214 km
2023 Koinu Category 2 265 km
2023 Talim Category 1 291 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 260 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 204 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 176 km
2017 Hato Category 3 126 km
2016 Nida Category 1 246 km
2013 Utor Category 2 192 km
2013 Usagi Category 1 268 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 123 km
2010 Chanthu Category 1 295 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 220 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 261 km
2006 Prapiroon Category 1 243 km
2003 Dujuan Category 2 140 km
2003 Imbudo Category 2 246 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 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 11.5 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Driest

Shidong has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Shidong

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
诗洞中学 - - - -
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Gas Stations in Shidong

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sinopec

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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What is the population of Shidong?

Shidong has a population of 54,347 residents and is located in China. The population density is 433 people per square mile, spread across 125.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shidong?

Shidong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

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