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Weather & Climate in Awancang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Awancang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,496 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 33.6°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,496 ft (3,504 m) |
| Area | 5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7709°N, 101.6972°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 24 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 101 km S of Cairima, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 81 km | 21 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 250 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 7 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Awancang has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 14°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.1").