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Weather & Climate in Quankou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quankou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,209 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.8°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,209 ft (2,807 m) |
| Area | 253.1 sq mi (655.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3522°N, 101.7393°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 37 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 59 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 44 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 48 km | 21 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 6 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in |
Quankou has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").