Gongbai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.2789°N, 114.9540°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
74.5"
96% 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 |
74 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
66 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
61 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
65 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
81 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
95 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
67 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
65 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
69 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
50 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
254 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
300 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
279 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
294 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
201 km |
| 2016 |
Meranti |
Category 1 |
286 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
202 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
214 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
147 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
260 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
245 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 2 |
235 km |
| 2005 |
Sanvu |
Category 1 |
282 km |
| 2003 |
Dujuan |
Category 4 |
189 km |
| 2001 |
Utor |
Category 1 |
165 km |
| 2000 |
Bilis |
Category 2 |
210 km |
| 1999 |
Maggie |
Category 2 |
174 km |
| 1999 |
York |
Category 1 |
251 km |
| 1999 |
Sam |
Category 1 |
211 km |
| 1997 |
Victor |
Category 1 |
237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)