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Weather & Climate in Heka, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 327 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,692 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,692 ft (3,259 m) |
| Area | 8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8912°N, 99.9887°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 18 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 28 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 34 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 35 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 27 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 10 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 39 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 24 km | 17 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 256 km SW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 245 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 68 km | 15 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Heka has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 15°F in December to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.0").