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Weather & Climate in Shanhe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,310 ft (2,228 m) |
| Area | 716.9 sq mi (1,856.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5167°N, 106.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 45 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 98 km | 46 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 54 km NNW of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 30 km | 15 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 44 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Dec 14, 1992 | 133 km E of Baiyin, China | M3.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 125 km | 48 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1991 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M3.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 35 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 131 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.8 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 1992 | 46 km N of Mawu, China | M3.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Shanhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.2").