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Weather & Climate in Gongqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gongqiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 264 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 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 7,346.6 sq mi (19,027.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.2500°N, 117.3203°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Mar 2, 1992 | 10 km SSE of Zhenhaicun, China | M3.9 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
50 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 1 | — | 255 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 63 mph | 283 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 270 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 102 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 58 mph | 123 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 4 | 98 mph | 29 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 1 | — | 281 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 75 mph | 109 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2015 | Linfa | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 230 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 63 mph | 278 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 184 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 183 km |
| 2009 | Linfa | Category 1 | 69 mph | 283 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2007 | Sepat | Category 2 | 63 mph | 177 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.