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Weather & Climate in Shanhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 276.2 sq mi (715.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6617°N, 117.8641°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jan 19, 2011 | 15 km NNE of Anqing, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2018 | 27 km NW of Chizhou, China | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | 46 mph | 205 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 2 | 58 mph | 198 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 1 | 58 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Shanhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.7").