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Weather & Climate in Gongchangling, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gongchangling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.2°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 184.2 sq mi (477.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1167°N, 123.4500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 11, 2000 | Liaoning, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 37 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2013 | 21 km E of Liaozhong, China | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2015 | 32 km SSE of Yingkou, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 26 km SSE of Yingkou, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Apr 18, 1993 | 4 km E of Gongchangling, China | M4.5 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1995 | 24 km WNW of Haicheng, China | M4.5 | 86 km | 29 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 27 km WNW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 44 km WSW of Xiuyan, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 35 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 18 km WNW of Nantai, China | M4.3 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2012 | 20 km S of Dashiqiao, China | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 29 km SSW of Dashiqiao, China | M4.2 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Jan 1, 2009 | 34 km SE of Haicheng, China | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2002 | 34 km ESE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1999 | 49 km SSE of Dashiqiao, China | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 1993 | 33 km SSE of Xiuyan, China | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 29 km N of Benxi, China | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 12 km SSW of Xiuyan, China | M3.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1921 | XIAOSI, DANDONG, LIAONING | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Gongchangling has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 12°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.2").