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Weather & Climate in Dongxia, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongxia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 309 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,963 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,963 ft (2,732 m) |
| Area | 254.6 sq mi (659.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 56/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0383°N, 101.7890°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 21 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 86 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 102 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Dongxia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 12°F in December to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.1").