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Weather & Climate in Piancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,394 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,394 ft (1,949 m) |
| Area | 4,062.9 sq mi (10,522.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9663°N, 105.9695°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 29, 1998 | 114 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 45 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 112 km E of Baiyin, China | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 58 km | 46 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 147 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 140 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 51 km | 15 km |
| Dec 14, 1992 | 133 km E of Baiyin, China | M3.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 82 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Piancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.2").