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Weather & Climate in Jinta, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jinta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 329 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,199 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,199 ft (1,280 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9833°N, 98.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 29 km NW of Yanglong, China | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 34 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 38 km |
| May 18, 2003 | 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 76 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Oct 31, 1991 | 78 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 117 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 107 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M4.2 | 150 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Jinta has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and December the driest (0.0").