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Weather & Climate in Gulou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gulou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 309 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3700°N, 116.8335°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jul 21, 1990 | 43 km NW of Changping, China | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 15 km SSW of Langfang, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 11 km E of Tangshan, China | M4.5 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Dec 15, 1996 | 19 km NNW of Shunyi, China | M4.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 1 km NNE of Jiangwakou, China | M4.3 | 119 km | 48 km |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China | M4.2 | 108 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1997 | 33 km ENE of Zhangjiakou, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2003 | 0 km W of Dongtazhuang, China | M4.1 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2010 | 16 km SW of Tangshan, China | M4.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 2 km SSE of Heilangkou, China | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2002 | 18 km ENE of Fengtai, China | M3.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 2006 | 17 km N of Fengrun, China | M3.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1999 | 28 km SW of Songling, China | M3.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1990 | 8 km NW of Shunyi, China | M3.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2000 | 45 km NW of Changping, China | M3.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 18 km SSE of Yangezhuang, China | M3.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in |
Gulou has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 25°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.1").