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Weather & Climate in Shitang, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shitang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°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 73.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 417 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area102.6 sq mi (265.7 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates25.0749°N, 113.5672°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.8"
94% above US avg
Snowfall 0.1"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.

Jul 8, 2016 11 km E of Chenzhou, China M4.4 91 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 150 km 5 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 150 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Nida Category 1 58 mph 283 km
2013 Usagi Category 2 92 mph 253 km
2003 Dujuan Category 2 69 mph 276 km
2001 Utor Category 1 52 mph 282 km
1999 Maggie Category 1 52 mph 288 km
1999 Sam Category 1 58 mph 279 km
1995 Kent Category 3 81 mph 198 km
1993 Abe Category 2 69 mph 241 km
1991 Amy Category 2 69 mph 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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