Guiyang, China

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3,215 ft Elevation 980 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Guiyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	64.1°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	47°F (8°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,215 ft (980 m)
Area	8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	25.7721°N, 118.2280°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"

68% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 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	89 km
Nov 26, 1992	110 km SW of Sanming, China	M4.1	137 km
Mar 6, 2008	15 km SW of Shuikou, China	M4.1	69 km
Aug 22, 2013	34 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	53 km
Sep 3, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	55 km
Oct 29, 2013	31 km WNW of Putian, China	M4.1	56 km
Mar 13, 2007	44 km W of Nanping, China	M3.9	116 km
Jul 4, 2008	39 km SW of Huangtian, China	M3.5	45 km
Apr 21, 1996	10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China	M3.5	106 km
Oct 15, 1997	36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China	M3.3	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Podul	Category 1	270 km
2024	Kong-rey	Category 2	228 km
2024	Gaemi	Category 1	193 km
2023	Doksuri	Category 2	31 km
2020	Mekkhala	Category 1	183 km
2018	Maria	Category 2	92 km
2017	Nesat	Category 1	286 km
2016	Meranti	Category 3	90 km
2016	Megi	Category 2	235 km
2015	Dujuan	Category 3	55 km
2015	Soudelor	Category 2	160 km
2014	Matmo	Category 1	157 km
2013	Trami	Category 1	138 km
2013	Soulik	Category 1	178 km
2010	Fanapi	Category 2	242 km
2010	Megi	Category 1	265 km
2010	Meranti	Category 1	174 km
2008	Fung-wong	Category 2	223 km
2008	Sinlaku	Category 1	268 km
2007	Wipha	Category 4	267 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1917	SOUTH CHINA SEA	Earthquake	—	—	146 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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