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Weather & Climate in Binhe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Binhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,029 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,029 ft (1,228 m) |
| Area | 250.9 sq mi (649.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5108°N, 105.1845°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 20, 1990 | Gansu, China | M5.7 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 61 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 83 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 148 km | 37 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 148 km W of Yinchuan, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 110 km ENE of Wuwei, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 0 km N of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 90 km | 48 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 119 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 116 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.5 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in |
Binhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").