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Weather & Climate in Oula, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Oula has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 11,161 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.2°F
39% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,161 ft (3,402 m)
Area5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates34.0765°N, 101.7218°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 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 66 km 33 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 107 km 10 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 137 km 24 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 122 km 10 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 82 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 120 km 33 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 133 km 33 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 146 km 33 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 74 km 35 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 72 km 21 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 110 km 10 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 78 km 33 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 75 km 33 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 50 km 10 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 78 km 33 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 39 km 18 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 60 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 86 km 10 km
May 12, 2008 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.1 29 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2009 Southern Qinghai, China M4.1 133 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
July 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in
September 44°F (6°C) 4.4 in
October 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
November 24°F (-5°C) 0.3 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Driest

Oula has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 13°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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