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Weather & Climate in Dunhuang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dunhuang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Area | 10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1667°N, 94.6833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jun 12, 1995 | 220 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 265 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 253 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | Gansu-Qinghai border region, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 194 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 273 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 207 km W of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 79 km | 46 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 232 km SSE of Hami, China | M4.5 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 229 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 231 km W of Laojunmiao, China | M4.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 237 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2008 | 235 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M3.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Dunhuang has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").