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Weather & Climate in Guochuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guochuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,127 ft (1,258 m) |
| Area | 815.7 sq mi (2,112.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6838°N, 105.8100°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 21 km | 15 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 102 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 123 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 54 km NNW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 103 km | 13 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 1991 | 77 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in |
Guochuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.2").