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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 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 327 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 122.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,280 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.6°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,280 ft (3,438 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2167°N, 99.6627°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M7.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 109 km | 20 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 114 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 108 km | 14 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 40 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").