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Weather & Climate in Mahe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 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 city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,863 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3361°N, 105.3972°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 71 km | 21 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 143 km | 45 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 110 km S of Mawu, China | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Mahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.2").