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Weather & Climate in Gaochang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaochang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 324 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 0.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9408°N, 89.1862°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Nov 27, 1992 | 108 km S of Turpan, China | M5.3 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 77 km | 21 km |
| Oct 18, 1999 | 131 km S of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 63 km | 32 km |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 137 km SSW of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 34 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2022 | 139 km E of Sishilichengzi, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2003 | 128 km S of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 40 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 45 km SE of Ürümqi, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 69 km N of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 70 km | 29 km |
| May 20, 2016 | 61 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 98 km E of Ürümqi, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 68 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 69 km | 36 km |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 143 km SSE of Turpan, China | M4.5 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 30 km E of Ürümqi, China | M4.5 | 137 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Gaochang has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 17°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.1").