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Weather & Climate in Gangtou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gangtou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 629.1 sq mi (1,629.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3174°N, 118.2072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Sep 20, 1995 | 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China | M5.1 | 68 km | 18 km |
| Nov 30, 2001 | 35 km ESE of Suzhou, China | M3.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2012 | Damrey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 1985 | Mamie | Category 1 | 63 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1668 | TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE | Earthquake | — | 42,578 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in |
Gangtou has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.6").