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Weather & Climate in Shifang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shifang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 6,125.3 sq mi (15,864.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0349°N, 116.2239°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Nov 12, 1995 | 49 km N of Hepo, China | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 85 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 176 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 234 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 140 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 1 | 63 mph | 221 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 249 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 2 | 69 mph | 256 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 199 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 1 | 58 mph | 281 km |
| 2006 | Chanchu | Category 2 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 52 mph | 208 km |
| 2005 | Sanvu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 1 | 69 mph | 189 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 298 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 52 mph | 288 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 4 | 75 mph | 56 km |
| 1999 | Dan | Category 2 | 86 mph | 179 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Shifang has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.4").