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Weather & Climate in Gaoya, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaoya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 264 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,694 ft (1,126 m) |
| Area | 2,033.4 sq mi (5,266.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8968°N, 107.3142°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 76 km N of Tianshui, China | M3.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 34 km S of Pingliang, China | M3.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.