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Weather & Climate in Shaxi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 74.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3344°N, 117.3472°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 129 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 56 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
32 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 299 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 240 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 54 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 129 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 156 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 264 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 269 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 2 | 69 mph | 284 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 63 mph | 238 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 214 km |
| 2001 | Chebi | Category 2 | 58 mph | 230 km |
| 2001 | Toraji | Category 1 | 40 mph | 269 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 4 | 92 mph | 126 km |
| 1999 | Dan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 162 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Shaxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.6").