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Weather & Climate in Gaozhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaozhou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 1,262.9 sq mi (3,270.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9197°N, 110.8568°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Sep 16, 2004 | 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
53 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Ragasa | Category 3 | — | 28 km |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 2 | — | 127 km |
| 2025 | Tapah | Category 1 | — | 180 km |
| 2025 | Wipha | Category 1 | — | 242 km |
| 2025 | Wutip | Category 1 | — | 256 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 4 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2023 | Saola | Category 2 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 284 km |
| 2023 | Talim | Category 1 | 69 mph | 80 km |
| 2022 | Chaba | Category 1 | 81 mph | 49 km |
| 2021 | Cempaka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 98 km |
| 2018 | Mangkhut | Category 1 | 86 mph | 50 km |
| 2017 | Hato | Category 3 | 86 mph | 125 km |
| 2017 | Khanun | Category 2 | 81 mph | 130 km |
| 2015 | Mujigae | Category 4 | 98 mph | 93 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 5 | 104 mph | 182 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2013 | Utor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 35 km |
| 2013 | Rumbia | Category 1 | 58 mph | 204 km |
| 2012 | Vicente | Category 4 | 92 mph | 103 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
Gaozhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (0.9").