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Weather & Climate in Caochuanpu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caochuanpu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,010 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,010 ft (1,832 m) |
| Area | 261.7 sq mi (677.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6494°N, 106.0658°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 119 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 54 km NNW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 35 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 86 km S of Beidao, China | M3.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1992 | 46 km N of Mawu, China | M3.6 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 41 km N of Mawu, China | M3.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 76 km N of Tianshui, China | M3.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 34 km S of Pingliang, China | M3.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Caochuanpu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").