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Weather & Climate in Maqin County, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maqin County has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 47°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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,228 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 29.3°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,228 ft (3,727 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4744°N, 100.2450°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 86 km | 39 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 256 km SW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 44 km | 44 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2014 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km SW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 1996 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Maqin County has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 8°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").