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Weather & Climate in Malu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,253 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,253 ft (1,906 m) |
| Area | 115.2 sq mi (298.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9106°N, 106.4548°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 35 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1991 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M3.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 86 km S of Beidao, China | M3.7 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1992 | 46 km N of Mawu, China | M3.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 41 km N of Mawu, China | M3.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 34 km S of Pingliang, China | M3.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 76 km N of Tianshui, China | M3.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Malu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.2").