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Gantang, China

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2,770 Population 3/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Gantang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area937.9 sq mi (2,429.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates26.9200°N, 119.6333°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.4"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 6, 2008.

Mar 6, 2008 6 km ENE of Meipu, China M4.5 102 km
Feb 8, 2006 26 km WNW of Kunyang, China M4.3 114 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 122 km
Apr 21, 1996 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China M3.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

57 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 2 206 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 1 272 km
2023 Doksuri Category 1 207 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 169 km
2019 Lekima Category 3 231 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 260 km
2018 Maria Category 2 74 km
2017 Nesat Category 1 258 km
2016 Meranti Category 2 279 km
2016 Megi Category 1 293 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 218 km
2015 Soudelor Category 1 237 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 202 km
2013 Fitow Category 1 136 km
2013 Trami Category 1 136 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 119 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 3 170 km
2008 Jangmi Category 2 247 km
2008 Kalmaegi Category 2 271 km
2008 Fung-wong Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 6.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 1.6 in Driest

Gantang has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.6").

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