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Weather & Climate in Sancha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sancha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,347 ft (1,325 m) |
| Area | 264.3 sq mi (684.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8410°N, 106.6721°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 15, 2008 | 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 25 km NW of Zengjia, China | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 2010 | 27 km NNE of Zengjia, China | M4.2 | 119 km | 27 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 39 km NNW of Guangyuan, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 34 km NW of Zengjia, China | M3.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2008 | 46 km NNW of Zengjia, China | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1996 | 86 km S of Beidao, China | M3.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 33 km NW of Zengjia, China | M3.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 14 km WNW of Zengjia, China | M3.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in |
Sancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.2").