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Weather & Climate in Gahai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gahai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,634 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 32.6°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,634 ft (3,546 m) |
| Area | 2,123.2 sq mi (5,499.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2591°N, 102.3681°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 24 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 155 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 59 km | 18 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Gahai has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 13°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").