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 Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Area | 102.6 sq mi (265.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0749°N, 113.5672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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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