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Weather & Climate in Gandi, China

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

Gandi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 332 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,620 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.8°F
39% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,620 ft (3,237 m)
Area8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.3995°N, 100.3606°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 62.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 47 km 8 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 20 km 10 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 41 km 10 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 145 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 47 km 8 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 37 km 20 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 35 km 13 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 39 km 14 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 44 km 33 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 41 km 33 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 57 km 11 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 42 km 33 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 131 km 33 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 54 km 33 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 57 km 17 km
Sep 12, 2000 256 km SW of Xining, China M5.0 145 km 10 km
Mar 21, 2016 245 km WSW of Xining, China M4.9 125 km 15 km
Apr 30, 1990 176 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 50 km 33 km
May 20, 1990 159 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 43 km 15 km
Sep 17, 1990 167 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 55 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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