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Weather & Climate in Changchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Changchuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,665 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.3°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,665 ft (2,946 m) |
| Area | 25.4 sq mi (65.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 396/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7154°N, 103.4297°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 51 km | 12 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 45 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 155 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Changchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").