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Weather & Climate in Huangcheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huangcheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 322 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 121.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,272 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
45°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 23.5°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,272 ft (3,131 m) |
| Area | 3,453.1 sq mi (8,943.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6094°N, 101.2006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 26 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 39 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 21 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 33 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 32 km | 21 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.