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Weather & Climate in Hongwansi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongwansi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 328 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,350 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 31.8°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,350 ft (2,545 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8351°N, 99.5987°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 145 km | 22 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 96 km | 42 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 79 km SE of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 50 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Hongwansi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 10°F in December to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.0").