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Weather & Climate in Obo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Obo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 323 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 86.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,237 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 33.1°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,237 ft (3,425 m) |
| Area | 3,453.1 sq mi (8,943.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9646°N, 100.9330°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 35 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 70 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 41 km | 20 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 61 km | 21 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 56 km | 21 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in |
Obo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 3°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.0").