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Weather & Climate in Qingshui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qingshui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 329 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 3.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,095 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,095 ft (1,553 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3833°N, 99.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 109 km | 8 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 40 km NNE of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Qingshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and December the driest (0.0").