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Weather & Climate in Maojing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maojing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 283 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,791 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,791 ft (1,765 m) |
| Area | 4,062.9 sq mi (10,522.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4645°N, 106.6066°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 48 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 24 km | 46 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 147 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 140 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Dec 14, 1992 | 133 km E of Baiyin, China | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 26 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Maojing has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.2").