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Weather & Climate in Muxihe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muxihe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,801 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,801 ft (3,597 m) |
| Area | 5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7572°N, 101.2453°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 41 km | 35 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 250 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.0 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 1993 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 214 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M3.9 | 82 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 40°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Muxihe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 10°F in January to 46°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.1").