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Weather & Climate in Chaka, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 332 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 47.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,174 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 33.5°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,174 ft (3,101 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7922°N, 99.0737°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 125 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 120 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 1997 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 245 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 163 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 42 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.