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Shaoyang County
Shaoyang County
Hunan, China

Shetian

Shetian is a locality in Hunan, China, 320 m above sea level. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now19°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time12:25
27.08° N, 110.59° EElevation 320 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shetianweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68October
October: high / low22° / 15°
Rain this month120mm
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shetian at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

252 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

58 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 84 km

How Shetian has grown

People living in the built-up area (14 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

-4%75k in 1975 → 71k in 2025
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Weather in Shetian

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
19°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 78%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°16°
Mon26 Oct26°16°
Tue27 Oct21°16°
Wed28 Oct22°15°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct25°15°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct24°18°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct27°19°
Sun1 Nov22°12°5.3 mm
Mon2 Nov17°11°5.3 mm
Tue3 Nov19°14°0.5 mm

When to go to Shetian

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score211134555441293856686342
High8°10°15°21°26°29°31°31°27°22°17°11°
Low2°4°8°14°18°22°24°24°20°15°9°4°
Rain (mm)92114160207237252178162911208858
Wet days10141819192115131310106

What's on in Shetian

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Shetian

All monuments

Nature around Shetian

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shetian

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shetian

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shetian

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Shetian

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shetian?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shetian.
What is the hottest month in Shetian?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Shetian?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shetian?
June is the wettest month with about 252 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.