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Weather & Climate in Guiyang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guiyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Area | 8,866.7 sq mi (22,964.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7721°N, 118.2280°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Mar 6, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Meipu, China | M4.5 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 110 km SW of Sanming, China | M4.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 15 km SW of Shuikou, China | M4.1 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 34 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 31 km WNW of Putian, China | M4.1 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Mar 13, 2007 | 44 km W of Nanping, China | M3.9 | 116 km | 35 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 39 km SW of Huangtian, China | M3.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 1996 | 10 km WNW of Luoqiao, China | M3.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1997 | 36 km ENE of Jingfeng, China | M3.3 | 127 km | 33 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 | — | 270 km |
| 2024 | Kong-rey | Category 2 | 63 mph | 228 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 193 km |
| 2023 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 31 km |
| 2020 | Mekkhala | Category 1 | 52 mph | 183 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 2 | 98 mph | 92 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2016 | Meranti | Category 3 | 98 mph | 90 km |
| 2016 | Megi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2015 | Dujuan | Category 3 | 86 mph | 55 km |
| 2015 | Soudelor | Category 2 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 2014 | Matmo | Category 1 | 69 mph | 157 km |
| 2013 | Trami | Category 1 | 69 mph | 138 km |
| 2013 | Soulik | Category 1 | 69 mph | 178 km |
| 2010 | Fanapi | Category 2 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2010 | Megi | Category 1 | 58 mph | 265 km |
| 2010 | Meranti | Category 1 | 63 mph | 174 km |
| 2008 | Fung-wong | Category 2 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 69 mph | 268 km |
| 2007 | Wipha | Category 4 | 86 mph | 267 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.