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Weather & Climate in Sangba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,054 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,054 ft (2,150 m) |
| Area | 146.3 sq mi (379.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0391°N, 103.7904°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 68 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 70 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Sangba has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 17°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.1").