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Xicang, China

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2,927 Population 6/sq mi density
10,213 ft Elevation 3,113 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 1°C
Xicang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average34.5°F
36% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,213 ft (3,113 m)
Area488.9 sq mi (1,266.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates34.5688°N, 102.5629°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 148 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 112 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 103 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 76 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 84 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 111 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 120 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 82 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 49 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 146 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 26 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 145 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 120 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 76 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 118 km
Oct 20, 2013 69 km W of Mawu, China M4.1 150 km
Apr 5, 1994 104 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.0 139 km
Aug 12, 1998 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.0 93 km
Feb 12, 2000 205 km WSW of Mawu, China M3.9 122 km
Jan 5, 2008 214 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M3.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
July 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
October 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Driest

Xicang has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 15°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.0").

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