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Physical geography of Shiling Town

Shiling is located in the eastern part of the Chengdu Plain, with a total land area of ??27.38 square kilometers. It is mainly plains with some shallow hills. The altitude is basically between 400-500 meters, and the Dongfeng Canal flows through the territory.

Shiling has a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with a mild climate, four distinct seasons, a long frost-free period, abundant rainfall, and less sunshine. The annual average temperature is 16°C, the hottest month occurs in July to August, and the coldest month occurs in January; the total annual precipitation is about 918 mm, with rainfall mainly concentrated in July to August, and the months with the least rainfall are December and In January, heavy rain periods generally occur from May to September. There is no severe cold in winter, but dry winters and lack of sunshine are obvious, and snowfall is rare.