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Weather & Climate in Shixing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shixing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 140.8 sq mi (364.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9482°N, 114.0657°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 11 km E of Chenzhou, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 | 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 24 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China | M4.2 | 142 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 262 km |
| 2016 | Haima | Category 1 | - | 300 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 52 mph | 250 km |
| 2000 | Bilis | Category 1 | - | 268 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 258 km |
| 1999 | Sam | Category 1 | 58 mph | 261 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Victor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 295 km |
| 1995 | Kent | Category 3 | 92 mph | 192 km |
| 1995 | Helen | Category 1 | 52 mph | 280 km |
| 1993 | Abe | Category 2 | 69 mph | 198 km |
| 1991 | Amy | Category 2 | 69 mph | 238 km |
| 1985 | Hal | Category 1 | 69 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Shixing has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (1.4").