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Weather & Climate in Jiangxigou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiangxigou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 332 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,568 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,568 ft (3,221 m) |
| Area | 8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6333°N, 100.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 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 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 60 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 53 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 79 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 75 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 245 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 163 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 60 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Jiangxigou has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 14°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.0").