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Weather & Climate in Gaoxian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaoxian 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 277 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,470 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,470 ft (448 m) |
| Area | 7,838.7 sq mi (20,302.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7191°N, 111.4204°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 24, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China | M5.0 | 66 km | 29 km |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Yuncheng, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 33 km SW of Linfen, China | M4.6 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1992 | 23 km WNW of Yuncheng, China | M4.5 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 1998 | 36 km NE of Huayin, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 24 km |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 17 km NE of Yima, China | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 83 km N of Hancheng, China | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 18 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2011 | 47 km N of Yuncheng, China | M4.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 1993 | 46 km SSW of Linfen, China | M4.0 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1993 | 19 km N of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2016 | 15 km SSE of Yuncheng, China | M3.9 | 97 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 10 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1991 | 7 km SW of Hancheng, China | M3.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 30 km NW of Yuncheng, China | M3.6 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 1993 | 21 km SW of Yuncheng, China | M3.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 49 km WSW of Yuncheng, China | M3.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.