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Weather & Climate in Jirmeng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jirmeng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 51°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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,679 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,679 ft (3,255 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1517°N, 99.5694°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 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 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 116 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 126 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 20 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 42 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 163 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1990 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 42 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Jirmeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 11°F in December to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.0").