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Weather & Climate in Shenzhong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shenzhong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 322 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,891 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.7°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,891 ft (2,710 m) |
| Area | 254.7 sq mi (659.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7244°N, 101.1867°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.