Ma’ai, China

Full City Profile

10,988 Population 22/sq mi density

10,230 ft Elevation 3,118 meters

34°F Avg Temperature 1°C

Ma’ai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	33.9°F
	37% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	10,230 ft (3,118 m)
Area	488.9 sq mi (1,266.2 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5940°N, 102.4780°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"

35% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Sep 7, 2004	107 km WNW of Mawu, China	M5.2	120 km
Sep 27, 1999	194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M5.0	95 km
Oct 31, 2017	77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M5.0	82 km
Mar 14, 2019	139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.9	76 km
Jul 12, 2020	204 km WSW of Mawu, China	M4.7	116 km
Feb 23, 2011	97 km W of Mawu, China	M4.6	128 km
Nov 23, 2001	151 km WSW of Mawu, China	M4.6	90 km
Mar 4, 2004	Southern Qinghai, China	M4.5	150 km
Sep 20, 2001	166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.4	43 km
Sep 24, 2001	153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.4	29 km
Mar 3, 2011	264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.2	145 km
Sep 6, 1999	205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.2	112 km
Jun 24, 2021	186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.2	69 km
May 12, 2008	243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.1	114 km
Apr 5, 1994	104 km WSW of Mawu, China	M4.0	148 km
Aug 12, 1998	218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M4.0	90 km
Feb 12, 2000	205 km WSW of Mawu, China	M3.9	127 km
Jan 5, 2008	214 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China	M3.9	85 km
Jul 23, 1995	203 km WSW of Mawu, China	M3.8	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.2 in
March	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
April	36°F (2°C)	1.4 in
May	42°F (6°C)	3.0 in
June	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
July	51°F (10°C)	4.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	50°F (10°C)	4.5 in
September	44°F (7°C)	4.1 in
October	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in
November	25°F (-4°C)	0.3 in
December	17°F (-9°C)	0.1 in	Driest

Ma’ai has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 14°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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