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Weather & Climate in Gaolan Chengguanzhen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaolan Chengguanzhen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 303 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,427 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,427 ft (1,654 m) |
| Area | 5,093.6 sq mi (13,192.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3347°N, 103.9456°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 20, 1990 | Gansu, China | M5.7 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 74 km | 13 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 61 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M5.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 83 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 115 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | 63 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M4.5 | 76 km | 20 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 75 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 71 km N of Baiyin, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2006 | 67 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Gaolan Chengguanzhen has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and December the driest (0.0").