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Weather & Climate in Gahe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gahe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 326 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 6.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,707 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,707 ft (4,178 m) |
| Area | 5,661.6 sq mi (14,663.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8000°N, 97.6333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Nov 20, 1996 | 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 148 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 156 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 157 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 150 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 42 km | 15 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 144 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 158 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 99 km WSW of Yanglong, China | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 108 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 12°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and December the driest (0.0").