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Weather & Climate in Gaoyan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaoyan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 93.6 sq mi (242.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9357°N, 108.6199°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 23, 2003 | 65 km NW of Ankang, China | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 62 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in |
Gaoyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.6").