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Weather & Climate in Shanwei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanwei has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 293.6 sq mi (760.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7820°N, 115.3475°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 4, 1992 | 55 km NW of Hepo, China | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 131 km S of Shanwei, China | M4.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 | 37 km W of Shanwei, China | M3.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
56 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 4 | — | 195 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 152 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 121 mph | 87 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 98 mph | 160 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 283 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 2 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 167 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | 81 mph | 32 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 63 mph | 63 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 98 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 6 km |
| 2013 | Krosa | Category 2 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 2 | 81 mph | 205 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 3 | 109 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 229 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2009 | Molave | Category 1 | 75 mph | 86 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 4 | 104 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
Shanwei has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (1.1").