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Weather & Climate in Taxiu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taxiu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 48°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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 133.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,873 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,873 ft (3,314 m) |
| Area | 8,124.1 sq mi (21,041.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5979°N, 100.4415°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 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 | 47 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 57 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 62 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 74 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 64 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 50 km | 11 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 39 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 256 km SW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.