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Weather & Climate in Sanbao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanbao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 320 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,654 ft (2,028 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5589°N, 100.7775°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Sanbao has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 13°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").