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Weather & Climate in Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sha Tau Kok has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 76.1 sq mi (197.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5457°N, 114.2238°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hong_Kong |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong | M3.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 81 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 | — | 156 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 187 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 100 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 61 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 95 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 2 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 90 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 86 mph | 243 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 111 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 7 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 215 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 64 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 3 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2012 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 156 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 13.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in |
Sha Tau Kok has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 59°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (1.1").