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Weather & Climate in Sumdo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sumdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 324 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 30.2 inches. The area receives 41.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,696 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.9°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,696 ft (3,260 m) |
| Area | 8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5185°N, 100.9328°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 108 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 78 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 256 km SW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 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, Driest |
Sumdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in December to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.0").