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Weather & Climate in Shankou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shankou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1,579.9 sq mi (4,091.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6000°N, 109.7167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | southeastern China | M4.6 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 60 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 68 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1995 | 63 km NNW of Lincheng, China | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
48 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 3 | - | 145 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | - | 32 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | - | 299 km |
| 2025 | Wutip | Category 1 | - | 158 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 5 | 121 mph | 156 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 1 | - | 257 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 33 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 216 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 75 mph | 120 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 1 | - | 246 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 1 | 58 mph | 178 km |
| 2016 | Sarika | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 31 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 5 | 104 mph | 74 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 116 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2013 | Rumbia | Category 1 | 58 mph | 220 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 2 | 69 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hainan Volcanic Field (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hainan Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 196 m (643 ft) | 1933 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Shankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (1.0").