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Weather & Climate in Tawa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 304 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,774 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 33.6°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,774 ft (3,284 m) |
| Area | 385.9 sq mi (999.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4945°N, 102.2812°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China | M4.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M3.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1996 | 79 km WSW of Xining, China | M3.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.