Gaoling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2939°N, 121.5222°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
23.1"
39% below US avg
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 27, 2017.
| Sep 18, 1997 |
48 km NE of Dengzhou, China |
M4.8 |
92 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 |
15 km SE of Laizhou, China |
M4.6 |
132 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 |
95 km NNE of Weihai, China |
M4.6 |
146 km |
| May 21, 2015 |
48 km SSW of Tianfu, China |
M4.6 |
51 km |
| Apr 12, 1997 |
59 km NNW of Dengzhou, China |
M4.5 |
143 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 |
4 km WSW of Dongcun, China |
M4.5 |
70 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 |
43 km N of Dengzhou, China |
M4.4 |
119 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 |
44 km E of Dongcun, China |
M4.4 |
56 km |
| Mar 27, 2017 |
20 km NNW of Dengzhou, China |
M4.3 |
107 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 |
46 km SSW of Tianfu, China |
M4.3 |
51 km |
| Jul 22, 2015 |
29 km N of Longgang, China |
M4.2 |
126 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 |
37 km S of Ninghai, China |
M4.2 |
27 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 |
17 km N of Yantai, China |
M4.0 |
38 km |
| May 9, 2005 |
23 km NNW of Weihai, China |
M4.0 |
59 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 |
32 km ENE of Dengzhou, China |
M4.0 |
81 km |
| Jan 7, 1991 |
90 km SE of Dongcun, China |
M3.8 |
125 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 |
57 km SSE of Lüshun, China |
M3.6 |
114 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Bavi (2020).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2020 |
Bavi |
Category 2 |
292 km |
| 2000 |
Prapiroon |
Category 1 |
287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)