Zishi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 1,648.3 sq mi (4,269.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9321°N, 115.3508°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
80.0"
111% above US avg
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
19 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
90 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
92 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
91 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
93 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
44 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
88 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
87 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
81 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
38 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 |
37 km W of Shanwei, China |
M3.8 |
138 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Wipha (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
271 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
215 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
277 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
240 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
282 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
159 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
268 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
177 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
159 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
126 km |
| 2012 |
Tembin |
Category 1 |
288 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
276 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
212 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
193 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
184 km |
| 2005 |
Longwang |
Category 1 |
296 km |
| 2005 |
Sanvu |
Category 1 |
227 km |
| 2004 |
Aere |
Category 1 |
276 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
162 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
138 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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