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Weather & Climate in Shanghang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanghang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 266 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 70.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0564°N, 116.4115°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 69 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 196 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 161 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 222 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 1 | 63 mph | 202 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 251 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 245 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 190 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 256 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 187 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 52 mph | 191 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 263 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 172 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 52 mph | 300 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 4 | 75 mph | 40 km |
| 1999 | Dan | Category 2 | 86 mph | 160 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 251 km |
| 1998 | Babs | Category 1 | 69 mph | 264 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Shanghang has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.4").