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Weather & Climate in Mazongshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mazongshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 330 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Area | 472.7 sq mi (1,224.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9680°N, 98.5367°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 196 km NE of Jiuquan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 23 km NNE of Jiuquan, China | M3.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 125 km NE of Jiuquan, China | M3.1 | 88 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) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Mazongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 15°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and December the driest (0.0").