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Weather & Climate in Qiagai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiagai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,534 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.1°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,534 ft (2,906 m) |
| Area | 25.4 sq mi (65.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8450°N, 103.4591°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 45 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 60 km | 12 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 85 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Qiagai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 13°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.1").