Climate
New Territories logs 109 hot days a year to Shek O's 59 — Shek O wins by 50. Shek O also leads on sunny days by 8.
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Air Quality
New Territories averages 15.7 µg/m³ (sensitive-groups) PM2.5 annually versus Shek O's 13.6 µg/m³ (moderate) — Shek O breathes ~13% cleaner air (2.0 µg/m³ lower).
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Who Thrives Here
Shek O is the stronger fit for the sunshine lover. Both cities work well for the winter escapist.
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