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Weather & Climate in Shenkou, China

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

Shenkou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.1642°N, 117.5364°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 142 km 35 km
Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 99 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 111 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 134 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 137 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 137 km 14 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 64 km 35 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 84 km 10 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 142 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

36 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 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 106 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 219 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 71 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 81 mph 107 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 129 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 241 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 238 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 213 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 mph 248 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 69 mph 286 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 243 km
2007 Wipha Category 2 69 mph 281 km
2007 Sepat Category 2 69 mph 211 km
2006 Saomai Category 4 104 mph 190 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 69 mph 300 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 75 mph 197 km
2005 Talim Category 1 86 mph 290 km
2005 Haitang Category 1 63 mph 284 km
2004 Aere Category 2 81 mph 189 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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