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Weather & Climate in Gaowu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaowu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Area | 1,965.0 sq mi (5,089.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5625°N, 108.9080°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 30, 2015 | Guizhou, China | M5.4 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 108 km SW of Xiajiang, China | M4.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2017 | 20 km WNW of Runsong, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 111 km SSW of Pingjiang, China | M4.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Jul 13, 2007 | 30 km W of Qimeng, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2015 | 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China | M4.2 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 23 km SW of Runsong, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1993 | 26 km ESE of Xishan, China | M3.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Gaowu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (1.4").