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Weather & Climate in Changmahe, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Changmahe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 324 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 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 99.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,226 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average26.0°F
52% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,226 ft (4,336 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.4864°N, 99.1815°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 99.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M7.3 86 km 10 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 101 km 10 km
May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 9 km 10 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 67 km 10 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.2 82 km 10 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.2 104 km 10 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 23 km 10 km
Jul 8, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 118 km 10 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 109 km 33 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 52 km 39 km
Jun 27, 2025 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.1 22 km 10 km
May 30, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 92 km 10 km
Sep 12, 2000 263 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 95 km 10 km
May 27, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 7 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 128 km 10 km
May 30, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 79 km 10 km
Sep 12, 2000 256 km SW of Xining, China M5.0 99 km 10 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 13 km 10 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 14 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 136 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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