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Weather & Climate in Ping'an, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ping'an has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 64°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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,057 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,057 ft (2,151 m) |
| Area | 260.9 sq mi (675.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0206°N, 106.3247°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 74 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 54 km NNW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 35 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1991 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M3.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 86 km S of Beidao, China | M3.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1992 | 46 km N of Mawu, China | M3.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 97 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 41 km N of Mawu, China | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1995 | 34 km S of Pingliang, China | M3.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 76 km N of Tianshui, China | M3.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 20 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Ping'an has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 21°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.2").