Gongping 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 Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 293.3 sq mi (759.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0610°N, 115.3938°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall
72.9"
92% above US avg
Earthquake History
12 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 |
82 km |
| Feb 22, 2013 |
27 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.5 |
131 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 |
37 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
142 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 |
30 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.4 |
135 km |
| Aug 31, 2012 |
21 km WSW of Heyuan, China |
M4.3 |
117 km |
| Nov 12, 1995 |
49 km N of Hepo, China |
M4.3 |
99 km |
| Sep 21, 1991 |
23 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
127 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 |
24 km NW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
129 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 |
10 km WNW of Heyuan, China |
M4.2 |
113 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 |
33 km ENE of Heyuan, China |
M4.1 |
95 km |
| May 16, 1991 |
24 km ESE of Haimen, China |
M3.9 |
149 km |
| Mar 13, 2022 |
37 km W of Shanwei, China |
M3.8 |
55 km |
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
Hurricane History
52 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).
| Year |
Name |
Category |
Closest |
| 2025 |
Ragasa |
Category 4 |
227 km |
| 2025 |
Wipha |
Category 1 |
182 km |
| 2023 |
Saola |
Category 4 |
118 km |
| 2023 |
Koinu |
Category 3 |
192 km |
| 2020 |
Mekkhala |
Category 1 |
267 km |
| 2018 |
Mangkhut |
Category 1 |
241 km |
| 2017 |
Hato |
Category 3 |
196 km |
| 2016 |
Haima |
Category 1 |
63 km |
| 2016 |
Nida |
Category 1 |
89 km |
| 2015 |
Linfa |
Category 1 |
97 km |
| 2013 |
Usagi |
Category 3 |
29 km |
| 2012 |
Vicente |
Category 4 |
247 km |
| 2012 |
Tembin |
Category 2 |
218 km |
| 2010 |
Megi |
Category 3 |
269 km |
| 2010 |
Fanapi |
Category 1 |
213 km |
| 2009 |
Koppu |
Category 1 |
255 km |
| 2009 |
Molave |
Category 1 |
105 km |
| 2008 |
Hagupit |
Category 4 |
291 km |
| 2008 |
Nuri |
Category 1 |
235 km |
| 2006 |
Chanchu |
Category 3 |
148 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)
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