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Weather & Climate in Hexi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hexi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 331 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 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,971 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,971 ft (1,820 m) |
| Area | 5,769.1 sq mi (14,942.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1436°N, 102.6486°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 120 km | 36 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 125 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2006 | 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2023 | 57 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1 km S of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2021 | 23 km SSW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 29 km NW of Shilin, China | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 36 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Hexi has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 43°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").