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Weather & Climate in Gangwei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gangwei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 291 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 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 656.1 sq mi (1,699.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3172°N, 118.0073°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 25, 1995 | 27 km S of Kerencun, China | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 102 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 86 km W of Magong, Taiwan | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 20 km | 28 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 64 km SE of Jincheng, Taiwan | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
65 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Danas | Category 2 | — | 219 km |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 130 km |
| 2024 | Krathon | Category 3 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 203 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 3 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 3 | 92 mph | 81 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 2 | 63 mph | 196 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 34 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 255 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 5 | 104 mph | 40 km |
| 2016 | Nepartak | Category 2 | 86 mph | 238 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 192 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 116 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 204 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 183 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | GUANGDONG PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 19 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.