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Weather & Climate in Gushi, China

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

Gushi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 263 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 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area51.3 sq mi (133.0 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates25.0559°N, 114.2481°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.3"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 132 km 9 km
Jul 8, 2016 11 km E of Chenzhou, China M4.4 138 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 120 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 129 km 10 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 137 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 134 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2016 Nida Category 1 58 mph 273 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 231 km
2003 Dujuan Category 2 69 mph 277 km
2001 Utor Category 1 52 mph 257 km
2000 Bilis Category 1 248 km
1999 Maggie Category 1 52 mph 266 km
1999 Sam Category 1 58 mph 274 km
1995 Kent Category 3 81 mph 210 km
1995 Helen Category 1 52 mph 288 km
1993 Abe Category 3 92 mph 198 km
1991 Amy Category 2 69 mph 234 km
1985 Hal Category 1 69 mph 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
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