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Weather & Climate in Madang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,841 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.6°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,841 ft (2,390 m) |
| Area | 197.8 sq mi (512.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3244°N, 102.7854°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China | M4.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1991 | 77 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M3.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in |
Madang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 15°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.0").