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Weather & Climate in Tongren, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tongren has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,222 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,222 ft (2,506 m) |
| Area | 1,579.1 sq mi (4,089.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5148°N, 102.0160°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1996 | 79 km WSW of Xining, China | M3.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Tongren has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.0").