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Weather & Climate in Gaosha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaosha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 263 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 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.4279°N, 117.9057°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 107 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 36 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
38 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 257 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 110 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 249 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 35 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 135 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 235 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 225 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 188 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 217 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 253 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 2 | 63 mph | 292 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 3 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2007 | Krosa | Category 2 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 69 mph | 212 km |
| 2006 | Saomai | Category 4 | 104 mph | 152 km |
| 2005 | Haitang | Category 2 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2005 | Longwang | Category 2 | 81 mph | 216 km |
| 2005 | Talim | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 2004 | Aere | Category 2 | 81 mph | 199 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).