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Weather & Climate in Gaoqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaoqiao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,400 ft (1,341 m) |
| Area | 181.8 sq mi (470.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0953°N, 105.9488°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 110 km S of Mawu, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 73 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 25 km |
| Apr 25, 1991 | 69 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2008 | 88 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Zengjia, China | M4.2 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 73 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 25 km NW of Zengjia, China | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in |
Gaoqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.2").