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Weather & Climate in Hongsipu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongsipu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 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 7.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,390 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,390 ft (1,338 m) |
| Area | 1,181.5 sq mi (3,060.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3992°N, 106.0603°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 21, 2009 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 0 km N of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 14 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 44 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 76 km | 36 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 39 km | 48 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 1 km SSW of Jingui, China | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 1991 | 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 46 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 58 km NNE of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 147 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in |
Hongsipu has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").