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Weather & Climate in Wuhai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wuhai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,596 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,596 ft (1,096 m) |
| Area | 644.3 sq mi (1,668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6844°N, 106.8158°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jan 13, 1991 | 130 km NW of Wuhai, China | M5.6 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 36 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M5.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 70 km W of Dawukou, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 28 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1990 | 135 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 0 km N of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Jun 13, 1990 | 61 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2015 | 48 km NNW of Wuhai, China | M4.5 | 48 km | 29 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 47 km W of Bayan Nur, China | M4.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 1 km SSW of Jingui, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2010 | 39 km NW of Wuhai, China | M4.4 | 40 km | 32 km |
| Aug 12, 1993 | 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Dawukou, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 40 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 25 km W of Dawukou, China | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2013 | 44 km SW of Bayan Nur, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 41 km NNW of Wuhai, China | M4.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 12 km W of Bayan Nur, China | M4.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2014 | 31 km WSW of Shitanjing, China | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 40 km WNW of Wuhai, China | M4.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Wuhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 15°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.0").