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Weather & Climate in Hongyazi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hongyazi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°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 7,201 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.6°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,201 ft (2,195 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1541°N, 99.3019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 42 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 40 km NNE of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 66 km | 29 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Hongyazi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 11°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").