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Weather & Climate in Nangu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nangu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 320 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.5°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,310 ft (2,228 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5391°N, 100.4600°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 19 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Nangu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 13°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.0").