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Weather & Climate in Hor, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 316 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 104.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,355 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average29.3°F
46% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,355 ft (3,461 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.2324°N, 100.9866°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 104.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 107 km 8 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 130 km 10 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 111 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 119 km 8 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 122 km 20 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 135 km 13 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 125 km 14 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 106 km 33 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 118 km 33 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 114 km 11 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 117 km 33 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 132 km 33 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 144 km 39 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 119 km 33 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 80 km 33 km
Sep 12, 2000 256 km SW of Xining, China M5.0 146 km 10 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 138 km 17 km
Nov 25, 1999 285 km SW of Xining, China M4.9 129 km 44 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 81 km 10 km
Apr 28, 1990 163 km WSW of Xining, China M4.8 142 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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