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Weather & Climate in Shancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shancheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 265 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 74.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 4,972.9 sq mi (12,879.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4916°N, 117.3457°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 86 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 283 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 191 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 269 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 276 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 135 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 296 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 262 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 48 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | — | 260 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 139 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 204 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 237 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 264 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 99 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 111 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Shancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 56°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (1.1").