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Weather & Climate in Huishi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Huishi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 283 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 19.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,676 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,676 ft (1,730 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6920°N, 105.0486°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 51 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 46 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 54 km NNW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Jan 24, 1991 | 77 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Huishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.1").