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Gongping, China

Chongqing · China

Gongping is a mid-size city in Chongqing, China with a population of 38,852. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

38,852 Population 22/sq mi density
1,161 ft Elevation 354 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population38,852
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Population38,852
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Coordinates31.1270°, 109.1972°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,292 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gongping

Gongping is a mid-size city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 38,852. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Gongping

Gongping has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 39°F -4.7° / 15.1° 34.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -2.6° / 18.9° 31.3
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 0.9° / 25.1° 88.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 5.5° / 28.2° 128.7
May 19.3°C / 67°F 8.9° / 29.9° 141.2
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 197.9
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.1° 268.7
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 17.6° / 34.9° 135.9
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 12.8° / 33° 123.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 28.1° 132.3
Nov 10.3°C / 51°F -1.1° / 22.4° 57.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4.2° / 16.2° 12.8
Gongping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above China avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates31.1270°N, 109.1972°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 116 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 148 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 116 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 148 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 133 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 139 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 49 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 118 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 134 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 110 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 95 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 114 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 123 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 135 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 69 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 67 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 6.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Gongping has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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Ski Resorts Near Gongping

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 $0
茅草坝滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Gongping

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chongqing Wushan AirportWSKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gongping

What is the population of Gongping?

Gongping has a population of 38,852 residents and is located in China. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 1,786.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gongping?

Gongping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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