Mazongshan, China

Full City Profile

1,222 Population 3/sq mi density

4,682 ft Elevation 1,427 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Mazongshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 2.8 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	50.7°F
	6% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Area	472.7 sq mi (1,224.2 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9680°N, 98.5367°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"

93% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Mar 21, 2016.

Jan 12, 1992	15 km S of Jiayuguan, China	M5.2	146 km
May 3, 2012	80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China	M5.2	51 km
Mar 21, 2016	44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China	M4.8	90 km
Dec 7, 2013	196 km NE of Jiuquan, China	M4.8	134 km
Aug 22, 2004	23 km NNE of Jiuquan, China	M3.5	114 km
Jun 14, 1991	125 km NE of Jiuquan, China	M3.1	88 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	0.1 in	Coldest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.1 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	0.2 in
April	42°F (6°C)	0.2 in
May	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.0 in
September	54°F (12°C)	0.5 in
October	40°F (5°C)	0.1 in
November	26°F (-3°C)	0.1 in
December	15°F (-9°C)	0.0 in	Driest

Mazongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 15°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and December the driest (0.0").

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