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Weather & Climate in Gejiu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gejiu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,604 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,604 ft (1,708 m) |
| Area | 601.2 sq mi (1,557.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 226/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.3609°N, 103.1537°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 24, 1995 | 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China | M5.2 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 125 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 133 km | 36 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 33 km NNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 19 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 19 km | 15 km |
| May 27, 2002 | 11 km NNE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 148 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 20 km | 16 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Gejiu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and December the driest (0.5").