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Weather & Climate in Wenquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wenquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,896 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,896 ft (1,797 m) |
| Area | 779.2 sq mi (2,018.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6519°N, 105.0535°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 74 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 45 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Jan 2, 2006 | 110 km S of Mawu, China | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 49 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").