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Yinchuan, China

Full City Profile

1,487,579 Population 555/sq mi density
3,665 ft Elevation 1,117 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Yinchuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,665 ft (1,117 m)
Area2,680.7 sq mi (6,942.9 km²)
Population Density555/sq mi
Coordinates38.4681°N, 106.2731°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.6"
80% below US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2015 36 km WNW of Wuhai, China M5.4 143 km
Jun 15, 1991 70 km W of Dawukou, China M5.1 78 km
Jan 2, 2025 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China M4.8 6 km
Jan 2, 2025 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China M4.8 20 km
Nov 21, 2009 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China M4.8 34 km
Jan 4, 1996 148 km W of Yinchuan, China M4.7 148 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 135 km
Jun 22, 2010 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China M4.6 14 km
Nov 20, 2012 0 km N of Yinchuan, China M4.6 1 km
Mar 8, 1992 81 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 81 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 83 km
Aug 6, 2004 44 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 45 km
Mar 17, 1999 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China M4.5 121 km
Aug 12, 1993 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China M4.4 94 km
Feb 20, 2025 1 km SSW of Jingui, China M4.4 12 km
Apr 1, 2014 17 km WSW of Dawukou, China M4.3 57 km
Mar 7, 1991 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.3 122 km
Mar 11, 2008 140 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 140 km
Jan 24, 2014 25 km W of Dawukou, China M4.2 62 km
Apr 26, 1995 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.1 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 1.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.1 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in

Yinchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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