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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 36°F (2°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 77°F. The area gets 293 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,766 feet.

Temperature

-7°F Jan (-22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average35.8°F
34% below US avg
January Average-7°F (-22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,766 ft (1,148 m)
Coordinates47.1756°N, 119.9481°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 30.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Jun 9, 2024 242 km WNW of Ulanhot, China M4.1 90 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Arxan-Chaihe (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arxan-Chaihe Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,677 m (5,502 ft) Unknown 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -7°F (-22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February -2°F (-19°C) 0.1 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in
April 38°F (4°C) 0.4 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
September 53°F (11°C) 1.6 in
October 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
November 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
December -3°F (-20°C) 0.2 in

Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -7°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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