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Weather & Climate in Lenghu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lenghu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 337 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,117 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,117 ft (2,779 m) |
| Area | 10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7374°N, 93.3320°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jun 16, 2021 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2013 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.3 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Apr 27, 2014 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 223 km SW of Dunhuang, China | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2002 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 265 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2011 | Xinjiang-Qinghai border region, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2020 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 236 km SSW of Dunhuang, China | M4.7 | 63 km | 9 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | Gansu-Qinghai border region, China | M4.7 | 86 km | 21 km |
| Mar 10, 2012 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2014 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 273 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 228 km SSE of Luobupo, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2021 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2023 | 221 km SSW of Dunhuang, China | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2014 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.3 | 48 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Lenghu has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 15°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").