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Weather & Climate in Shahe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shahe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 323 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 34.2°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1417°N, 100.1784°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 20 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 79 km SE of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 113 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 10 km | 12 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 81 km WSW of Jinchang, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 40 km NNE of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 14 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Shahe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 12°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.0").