Editing Geography of Hong Kong (section)

==Climate==
{{Main|Climate of Hong Kong}}
Hong Kong's climate is [[subtropical]] and [[monsoon|monsoonal]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]]: Cwa), with cool dry winters and hot and wet summers. As of 2006, its annual average rainfall is {{convert|2214|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}, though about 80% of the rain falls between May and September. It is occasionally affected by [[tropical cyclone]]s between May and November, most often from July to September. The mean temperature of Hong Kong ranges from {{convert|17|°C|°F|1}} in January and February to {{convert|29|°C|°F|1}} in July and August.<ref>Hong Kong Survey & Mapping Office, Lands Department. ''Hong Kong Guide 2007'' [map]. Notes on Hong Kong, p. 411. {{ISBN|962-567-174-9}}.</ref>

January and February are cloudier, with occasional [[cold front]]s followed by dry northerly winds. It is not uncommon for temperatures to drop below {{convert|10|°C|°F}} in urban areas. Sub-zero temperatures and [[frost]] occur at times on high ground and in the New Territories. March and April can be pleasant although there are occasional spells of high humidity. [[Fog]] and [[drizzle]] are common on high ground which is exposed to the southeast. May to August are hot and humid with occasional [[Shower (precipitation)|showers]] and [[thunderstorm]]s. Afternoon temperatures often exceed {{convert|31|°C|°F|1}} whereas at night, temperatures generally remain around {{convert|26|°C|°F|1}} with high humidity. In November and December there are pleasant breezes, plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.<ref>[http://www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/climat/climahk.htm Climate of Hong Kong] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017165138/http://www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/climat/climahk.htm |date=17 October 2016 }} Hong Kong Observatory. Retrieved on 1 September 2007.</ref>