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Weather & Climate in Gongchuan, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Gongchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates26.0919°N, 117.4375°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.8"
110% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Nov 26, 1992 110 km SW of Sanming, China M4.1 86 km 33 km
Mar 6, 2008 15 km SW of Shuikou, China M4.1 122 km 35 km
Aug 22, 2013 34 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 139 km 15 km
Sep 3, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 142 km 13 km
Oct 29, 2013 31 km WNW of Putian, China M4.1 142 km 14 km
Mar 13, 2007 44 km W of Nanping, China M3.9 75 km 35 km
Jul 4, 2008 39 km SW of Huangtian, China M3.5 94 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 1 69 mph 280 km
2023 Doksuri Category 2 81 mph 109 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 52 mph 212 km
2018 Maria Category 2 98 mph 79 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 98 mph 101 km
2015 Dujuan Category 2 75 mph 131 km
2015 Soudelor Category 2 81 mph 244 km
2014 Matmo Category 1 58 mph 243 km
2013 Trami Category 1 69 mph 221 km
2013 Soulik Category 1 63 mph 257 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 69 mph 277 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 63 mph 242 km
2007 Wipha Category 2 69 mph 294 km
2007 Sepat Category 2 69 mph 213 km
2006 Saomai Category 4 104 mph 201 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 69 mph 290 km
2005 Longwang Category 2 75 mph 193 km
2005 Talim Category 1 81 mph 295 km
2005 Haitang Category 1 63 mph 291 km
2004 Aere Category 2 81 mph 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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