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Weather & Climate in Shima, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28,023/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4465°N, 117.8122°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 43 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
62 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 243 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 154 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 222 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 233 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 94 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 221 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 30 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 44 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 2 | 86 mph | 262 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 112 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 212 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 195 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 228 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 273 km |
| 2012 | Tembin | Category 3 | 75 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Shima has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.0").