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Weather & Climate in Shangwuzhuang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shangwuzhuang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 56°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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,560 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,560 ft (2,914 m) |
| Area | 1,484.4 sq mi (3,844.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8539°N, 101.4215°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 93 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 102 km | 20 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 143 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Shangwuzhuang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").