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Weather & Climate in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cheung Chau has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 266.2 sq mi (689.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.2109°N, 114.0279°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hong_Kong |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 115 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | — | 297 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 154 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 58 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 24 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 57 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 247 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 2 | 92 mph | 93 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 48 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 47 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 242 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 3 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 106 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 86 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in |
Cheung Chau has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.9").