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Weather & Climate in Shikou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shikou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.3°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 64.8 sq mi (167.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8291°N, 116.6251°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 10, 2011 | 36 km SSW of Wuxue, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2015 | 45 km S of Wuxue, China | M4.1 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 27 km SSE of Wuxue, China | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 2 | 58 mph | 184 km |
| 2004 | Rananim | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 1994 | Fred | Category 1 | — | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Shikou has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (1.9").