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Weather & Climate in Weiyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Weiyuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 309 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,504 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 35.4°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,504 ft (2,592 m) |
| Area | 2,937.0 sq mi (7,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8532°N, 101.9917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | 83 km NW of Baiyin, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 102 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Weiyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 15°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.0").