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Weather & Climate in Jinchang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinchang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,095 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,095 ft (1,553 m) |
| Area | 2,914.7 sq mi (7,549.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5006°N, 102.1938°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 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Jinchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.0").