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Weather & Climate in Machali, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Machali has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 335 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 89.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,272 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.1°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,272 ft (4,350 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9333°N, 98.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M7.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1995 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 83 km | 14 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 39 km |
| May 30, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in |
Machali has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 8°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.1").