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Weather & Climate in Handegate, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Handegate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 298 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,890 feet.
Temperature
0°F Jan (-18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 36.0°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,890 ft (881 m) |
| Area | 4,179.8 sq mi (10,825.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7694°N, 88.3801°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 77 km | 17 km |
| May 7, 2003 | 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M5.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 118 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 103 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 82 km | 8 km |
| May 14, 2019 | 119 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 120 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.3 | 100 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 130 km SE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 90 km NNE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 63 km WSW of Altay, China | M4.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 90 km ESE of Altay, China | M3.8 | 71 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in |
Handegate has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 0°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and February the driest (0.2").