Gaoqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5604°N, 117.7750°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
65.2"
72% above US avg
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 29, 2013.
| Mar 6, 2008 |
6 km ENE of Meipu, China |
M4.5 |
123 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 |
110 km SW of Sanming, China |
M4.1 |
148 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 |
15 km SW of Shuikou, China |
M4.1 |
92 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 |
34 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
143 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
146 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 |
31 km WNW of Putian, China |
M4.1 |
146 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 |
44 km W of Nanping, China |
M3.9 |
17 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
39 km SW of Huangtian, China |
M3.5 |
75 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 |
10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China |
M3.5 |
113 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Gaemi (2024).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2024 |
Gaemi |
Category 1 |
276 km |
| 2023 |
Doksuri |
Category 2 |
129 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
263 km |
| 2018 |
Maria |
Category 2 |
38 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 3 |
152 km |
| 2015 |
Dujuan |
Category 2 |
153 km |
| 2015 |
Soudelor |
Category 2 |
255 km |
| 2014 |
Matmo |
Category 1 |
244 km |
| 2013 |
Trami |
Category 1 |
206 km |
| 2013 |
Soulik |
Category 1 |
234 km |
| 2010 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
272 km |
| 2007 |
Wipha |
Category 3 |
235 km |
| 2007 |
Krosa |
Category 2 |
291 km |
| 2007 |
Sepat |
Category 2 |
231 km |
| 2006 |
Saomai |
Category 4 |
142 km |
| 2005 |
Longwang |
Category 2 |
233 km |
| 2005 |
Talim |
Category 1 |
297 km |
| 2005 |
Haitang |
Category 1 |
280 km |
| 2004 |
Aere |
Category 2 |
218 km |
| 2004 |
Rananim |
Category 1 |
275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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