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Zhamashi, China

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3,322 Population 13/sq mi density
9,652 ft Elevation 2,942 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Zhamashi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average30.2°F
44% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,652 ft (2,942 m)
Area250.4 sq mi (648.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates38.2039°N, 100.0150°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 14, 2024.

Jan 7, 2022 northern Qinghai, China M6.6 119 km
Oct 26, 1993 141 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.9 122 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 85 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 86 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 125 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 145 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 91 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 110 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 108 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 8 km
Jul 16, 2009 75 km E of Zhangye, China M5.1 135 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 135 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 45 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 111 km
Oct 6, 2003 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China M5.0 73 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 141 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 53 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 135 km
Jul 18, 2003 92 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.0 148 km
Jan 17, 2008 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China M4.9 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.1 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
April 32°F (0°C) 0.5 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
September 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
December 9°F (-13°C) 0.0 in

Zhamashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 6°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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