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Weather & Climate in Shitan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shitan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 7,349.7 sq mi (19,035.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1286°N, 112.7638°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 31, 2016 | 31 km S of Babu, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Sep 26, 1997 | 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China | M4.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 3 | — | 282 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 260 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 263 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 4 | 109 mph | 248 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 2 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 225 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 1 | 92 mph | 225 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2009 | Koppu | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 181 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 52 mph | 255 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 225 km |
| 1999 | Sam | Category 1 | 63 mph | 212 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 254 km |
| 1997 | Victor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 245 km |
| 1995 | Kent | Category 2 | 81 mph | 75 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Shitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (1.5").