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Weather & Climate in Gutao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gutao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 253.7 sq mi (657.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 166/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2025°N, 112.1781°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 84 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 30 km WNW of Linfen, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 25 km N of Linfen, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 24 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1990 | 71 km NW of Hecun, China | M3.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1991 | 44 km SSW of Yangquan, China | M3.5 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in |
Gutao has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.1").