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Shixing, China

Guangdong · China

Shixing is a mid-size city in Guangdong, China with a population of 72,996. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

72,996 Population 518/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
63.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population72,996
Density518/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain63.0 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population72,996
Population Density518 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates24.9482°, 114.0657°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation63.0 inches (1,599 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shixing

Shixing is a mid-size city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 72,996. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Shixing

Shixing has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1838 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9°C / 48°F -3.3° / 23.8° 50.3
Feb 10.9°C / 52°F -0.1° / 25.8° 123.1
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 4.8° / 28.6° 224.0
Apr 19.7°C / 67°F 9° / 29.8° 298.0
May 23.1°C / 74°F 13.5° / 31.6° 283.6
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32° 352.3
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 21.9° / 33.8° 130.3
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 20.8° / 33° 153.8
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 17.1° / 32.4° 113.4
Oct 19.6°C / 67°F 8.8° / 31.3° 28.8
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 3° / 27.4° 60.5
Dec 8.5°C / 47°F -3.7° / 22.8° 20.4
Shixing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above China avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area140.8 sq mi (364.7 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates24.9482°N, 114.0657°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 125 km
Jul 8, 2016 11 km E of Chenzhou, China M4.4 132 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 113 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 122 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 146 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 130 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 127 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Nida (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Nida Category 1 262 km
2016 Haima Category 1 300 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 223 km
2003 Dujuan Category 3 264 km
2001 Utor Category 1 250 km
2000 Bilis Category 1 268 km
1999 Maggie Category 1 258 km
1999 Sam Category 1 261 km
1999 York Category 1 297 km
1997 Victor Category 1 295 km
1995 Kent Category 3 192 km
1995 Helen Category 1 280 km
1993 Abe Category 2 198 km
1991 Amy Category 2 238 km
1985 Hal Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
March 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in
April 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
December 53°F (11°C) 1.4 in Driest

Shixing has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.4").

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Schools in Shixing

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
高峰小学 - - - -
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Libraries in Shixing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
始兴县图书馆0.0
风度书房(围楼分馆)0.0

Train Stations in Shixing

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shixing

Bus Stations in Shixing

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #894925837

Gas Stations in Shixing

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #8318621704
CNOOC

Airports Near Shixing

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shaoguan Danxia AirportHSCMedium Airport
Xincheng Air Base-Medium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shixing

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
玄妙道观

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Shixing

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 1
Libraries 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Shixing

What is the population of Shixing?

Shixing has a population of 72,996 residents and is located in China. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 140.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shixing?

Shixing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.

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