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Weather & Climate in Gongping, China

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

Gongping enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 286 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 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area293.3 sq mi (759.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.0610°N, 115.3938°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 82 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 131 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 142 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 135 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 117 km 10 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 99 km 10 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 127 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 129 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 113 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 95 km 10 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 149 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 55 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 227 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 182 km
2023 Saola Category 4 121 mph 118 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 98 mph 192 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 58 mph 267 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 86 mph 241 km
2017 Hato Category 3 86 mph 196 km
2016 Haima Category 1 81 mph 63 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 89 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 97 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 29 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 92 mph 247 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 81 mph 218 km
2010 Megi Category 3 98 mph 269 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 58 mph 213 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 75 mph 255 km
2009 Molave Category 1 75 mph 105 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 291 km
2008 Nuri Category 1 75 mph 235 km
2006 Chanchu Category 3 98 mph 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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