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Weather & Climate in Gaocang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaocang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 329 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 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 5,769.1 sq mi (14,942.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3220°N, 102.5219°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 125 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 36 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 20 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 36 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.