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Weather & Climate in Shagang, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shagang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,579.9 sq mi (4,091.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates21.6667°N, 109.0333°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.

Dec 31, 1994 77 km NNW of Lincheng, China M5.3 131 km 33 km
Jun 23, 2023 southeastern China M4.6 87 km 14 km
Mar 23, 1995 60 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.4 147 km 33 km
Apr 15, 1995 68 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.3 138 km 33 km
May 7, 1995 63 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.2 144 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

42 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Matmo Category 2 - 5 km
2025 Ragasa Category 2 - 214 km
2025 Wutip Category 1 - 152 km
2024 Yagi Category 4 121 mph 148 km
2023 Talim Category 1 69 mph 33 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 81 mph 204 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 - 286 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 75 mph 176 km
2017 Khanun Category 1 58 mph 244 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 98 mph 62 km
2014 Rammasun Category 5 104 mph 38 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 86 mph 96 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 75 mph 194 km
2013 Utor Category 1 69 mph 211 km
2013 Rumbia Category 1 58 mph 277 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 81 mph 243 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 75 mph 110 km
2012 Vicente Category 1 - 269 km
2011 Nesat Category 1 75 mph 299 km
2010 Chanthu Category 1 81 mph 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 10.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 12.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest

Shagang has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (1.1").

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