Gaoguan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2583°N, 114.7176°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
60.4"
59% above US avg
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.
| Aug 4, 1992 |
55 km NW of Hepo, China |
M4.6 |
91 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
49 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
41 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
47 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
67 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
116 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
51 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
49 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
57 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
55 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
31 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Wipha (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
296 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
251 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
291 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
282 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
204 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
192 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
229 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
140 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
282 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
254 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
257 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
184 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
162 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 1 |
231 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
173 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
198 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
240 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
227 km |
| 1995 |
Kent |
Category 3 |
144 km |
| 1995 |
Helen |
Category 1 |
196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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