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Weather & Climate in Shuikou, China

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

Shuikou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 374 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Area124.6 sq mi (322.8 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates23.9837°N, 115.8958°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.5"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 49 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 146 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 148 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 147 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 148 km 10 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 17 km 10 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 144 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 143 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 136 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 93 km 10 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 135 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Wipha Category 1 297 km
2023 Saola Category 4 115 mph 222 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 92 mph 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 292 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 185 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 81 mph 219 km
2016 Haima Category 1 69 mph 176 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 203 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 292 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 138 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 141 km
2012 Tembin Category 1 75 mph 260 km
2010 Megi Category 3 86 mph 224 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 58 mph 159 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 297 km
2009 Molave Category 1 75 mph 188 km
2009 Linfa Category 1 69 mph 283 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 92 mph 134 km
2005 Longwang Category 1 52 mph 241 km
2005 Sanvu Category 1 58 mph 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 1.2 in Driest

Shuikou has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.2").

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