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Weather & Climate in Gaocun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaocun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 67.4 sq mi (174.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0844°N, 122.1933°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 18, 1997 | 48 km NE of Dengzhou, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 48 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.6 | 43 km | 46 km |
| Dec 30, 1993 | 95 km NNE of Weihai, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2024 | 90 km SSE of Zhangzi, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 4 km WSW of Dongcun, China | M4.5 | 103 km | 65 km |
| Apr 3, 2014 | 44 km E of Dongcun, China | M4.4 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 46 km SSW of Tianfu, China | M4.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1990 | 118 km S of Yatou, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 1998 | 112 km ENE of Yatou, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 37 km S of Ninghai, China | M4.2 | 56 km | 35 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 95 km SE of Yatou, China | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 32 km ENE of Dengzhou, China | M4.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1991 | 17 km N of Yantai, China | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2005 | 23 km NNW of Weihai, China | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1991 | 90 km SE of Dongcun, China | M3.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 2 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2010 | Kompasu | Category 2 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 2000 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).