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Weather & Climate in Shangqing, China

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

Shangqing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°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 69.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area66.5 sq mi (172.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates25.1097°N, 117.9643°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.1"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Feb 25, 1995 27 km S of Kerencun, China M4.9 113 km 10 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 115 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 146 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 93 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 93 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 94 km 14 km
Mar 2, 1992 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China M3.9 106 km 28 km
Jun 3, 1991 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan M3.9 147 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 123 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1997 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China M3.3 132 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

60 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Danas Category 2 287 km
2025 Podul Category 1 208 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 2 63 mph 216 km
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 205 km
2023 Haikui Category 2 63 mph 263 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 92 mph 55 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 105 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 167 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 81 mph 297 km
2016 Meranti Category 4 104 mph 35 km
2016 Nepartak Category 2 86 mph 296 km
2016 Megi Category 1 75 mph 215 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 49 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 149 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 287 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 165 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 177 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 mph 222 km
2012 Tembin Category 1 75 mph 294 km
2010 Megi Category 2 69 mph 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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