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Weather & Climate in Basar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 328 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 117.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,838 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 27.6°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,838 ft (3,913 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7333°N, 100.6000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 44 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 56 km | 21 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 43 km | 35 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 167 km SW of Muxihe, China | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.