Shixing, China

Full City Profile

72,996 Population 518/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.0"
66% above US 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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