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Weather & Climate in Sanlei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanlei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 318 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
| Area | 12,489.3 sq mi (32,347.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6264°N, 103.0883°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 60 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 65 km ESE of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1990 | 61 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 110 km ENE of Wuwei, China | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 48 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 148 km W of Yinchuan, China | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 19 km NE of Jinchang, China | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 1994 | 119 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2015 | 116 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.5 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Feb 22, 2014 | 31 km SW of Wuwei, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 57 km SW of Wuwei, China | M4.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1994 | 127 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 137 km NE of Jinchang, China | M4.3 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 60 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2001 | 77 km NW of Jinchang, China | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1992 | 33 km W of Wuwei, China | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 33 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Sanlei has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.0").