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Weather & Climate in Nalang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nalang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,166 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.5°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,166 ft (2,489 m) |
| Area | 102.1 sq mi (264.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 71/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5154°N, 103.7005°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 51 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 18 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 153 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Nalang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.0").