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Weather & Climate in Shishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shishan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 3,342.6 sq mi (8,657.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2988°N, 120.5652°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 9, 1990 | 27 km E of Changshu City, China | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 81 mph | 52 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 2 | 92 mph | 108 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 2 | 69 mph | 200 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2005 | Khanun | Category 2 | 75 mph | 92 km |
| 2000 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 1997 | Winnie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 1994 | Doug | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1994 | Ellie | Category 1 | 69 mph | 242 km |
| 1990 | Abe | Category 2 | 63 mph | 79 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 75 mph | 119 km |
| 1984 | Ed | Category 1 | 58 mph | 169 km |
| 1981 | Agnes | Category 2 | 92 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | JIANGSU PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Shishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (1.3").