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Weather & Climate in Jiuquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiuquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°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 3.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,803 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,803 ft (1,464 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7432°N, 98.5174°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 20 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 59 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 29 km NW of Yanglong, China | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2003 | 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1996 | 125 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 68 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 76 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 75 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.3 | 95 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Jiuquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.1").