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Weather & Climate in Gaotian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaotian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,332 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Area | 54.5 sq mi (141.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4901°N, 108.8407°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Oct 8, 2010 | 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 40 km |
| Aug 7, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China | M4.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 23 km WSW of Lixi, China | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in |
Gaotian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (1.0").