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Gaotan, China

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7,399 Population 25/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Gaotan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area293.6 sq mi (760.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates23.1836°N, 115.3040°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 70 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 115 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 126 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 119 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 101 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 91 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 111 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 113 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 97 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 79 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

50 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 237 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 190 km
2023 Saola Category 4 132 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 199 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 269 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 248 km
2017 Hato Category 3 205 km
2016 Haima Category 1 76 km
2016 Nida Category 1 97 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 111 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 44 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 252 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 233 km
2010 Megi Category 3 276 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 219 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 264 km
2009 Molave Category 1 121 km
2008 Nuri Category 1 251 km
2006 Chanchu Category 3 162 km
2005 Sanvu Category 1 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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