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Gaogou, China

Jiangsu · China

Gaogou is a mid-size city in Jiangsu, China with a population of 56,214. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

56,214 Population 72/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Gaogou

Gaogou

The Gaogou Formation is a fossiliferous geological formation located in the Xixia Basin of China. The formation dates back to the Late Cretaceous (Cenomanian-Coniacian) and fossilized eggs of dinosaurs and turtles are commonly reported from the formation. Dinosaur taxa are also reported from the unit.

People

Population56,214
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population56,214
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates34.0175°, 119.1886°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJiangsu
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Gaogou

Gaogou is a mid-size city in China (Jiangsu) with a population of 56,214. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Gaogou

Gaogou has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1151 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -8.4° / 13.4° 31.3
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -6.6° / 18.3° 40.7
Mar 9.6°C / 49°F -2.7° / 25.8° 51.0
Apr 14.7°C / 59°F 2.5° / 30.5° 45.6
May 21.1°C / 70°F 8.5° / 34.8° 62.1
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 15.3° / 38.5° 149.0
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 19.5° / 35.3° 339.5
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 19.4° / 35° 177.2
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 14° / 31.9° 131.3
Oct 16.5°C / 62°F 5.2° / 29.6° 57.8
Nov 10.5°C / 51°F -3.1° / 24° 45.5
Dec 2.5°C / 37°F -9.1° / 15.9° 20.4
Gaogou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above China avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area779.5 sq mi (2,018.9 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates34.0175°N, 119.1886°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below China avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 19, 2024.

Sep 20, 1995 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China M5.1 142 km
Jul 20, 2012 22 km W of Xinghua, China M4.9 122 km
Oct 19, 2016 18 km SSE of Hede, China M4.7 116 km
Nov 5, 1991 36 km N of Qinnan, China M4.3 78 km
Oct 22, 1992 8 km NNE of Hede, China M4.3 103 km
Apr 9, 2000 77 km E of Xinpu, China M4.1 105 km
Mar 19, 2024 82 km NE of Dongkan, China M4.0 131 km
Mar 24, 1999 27 km ENE of Hede, China M3.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Damrey (2012).

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Damrey Category 1 119 km
1994 Ellie Category 1 250 km
1985 Mamie Category 1 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in Driest

Gaogou has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Gaogou

Institution Type Founded Website
连云港市电大灌南分校 University

Gas Stations in Gaogou

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #13473729083
加油站
加油站

Ski Resorts Near Gaogou

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
伊芦山霞波滑雪场 0.0 $0
白龙潭生态园滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gaogou

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huai'an Lianshui AirportHIALarge Airport
Lianyungang Huaguoshan International AirportLYGLarge Airport
Baitabu Air BaseSmall Airport
Runway 07Small Airport
Yancheng Jianhu General AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaogou

What is the population of Gaogou?

Gaogou has a population of 56,214 residents and is located in China. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 779.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gaogou?

Gaogou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

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