All Countries
Weather & Climate in Sai’erlong Xiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sai’erlong Xiang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,883 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,883 ft (3,317 m) |
| Area | 2,123.2 sq mi (5,499.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4857°N, 102.1364°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 36 km | 18 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1998 | 218 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 2008 | 214 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M3.9 | 66 km | 35 km |
| Feb 12, 2000 | 205 km WSW of Mawu, China | M3.9 | 132 km | 57 km |
| Jul 23, 1995 | 203 km WSW of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Sai’erlong Xiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 14°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.1").