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Weather & Climate in Qu’ao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qu’ao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,470 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,470 ft (2,277 m) |
| Area | 197.8 sq mi (512.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3940°N, 102.9242°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1991 | 77 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M3.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Qu’ao has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 17°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.0").