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Gahai, China

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5,257 Population 2/sq mi density
11,634 ft Elevation 3,546 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Gahai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average32.6°F
40% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,634 ft (3,546 m)
Area2,123.2 sq mi (5,499.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.2591°N, 102.3681°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 19, 2025.

Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 138 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 111 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 94 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 99 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 139 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 88 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 128 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 87 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 138 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 132 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 136 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 34 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 16 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 147 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 135 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 59 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 111 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 122 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 141 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
May 40°F (5°C) 3.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
July 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Driest

Gahai has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 13°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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