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Weather & Climate in Jiujia, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiujia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,967 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,967 ft (3,038 m) |
| Area | 85.5 sq mi (221.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1901°N, 102.5346°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 111 km | 18 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 214 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M3.9 | 150 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Jiujia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 14°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").