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Weather & Climate in Wutongshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wutongshu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Area | 250.6 sq mi (649.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1833°N, 106.2833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jun 15, 1991 | 70 km W of Dawukou, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 28 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 34 km SE of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 27 km | 37 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 13 km SW of Nanliang Nongchang, China | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 6 km NNW of Yinchuan, China | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 13 km SSE of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 21 km | 17 km |
| Oct 29, 1991 | 134 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 0 km N of Yinchuan, China | M4.6 | 32 km | 23 km |
| Mar 17, 1999 | 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 44 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 13 km | 36 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 81 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.5 | 50 km | 48 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 1 km SSW of Jingui, China | M4.4 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 1993 | 15 km ENE of Shitanjing, China | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1991 | 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2014 | 17 km WSW of Dawukou, China | M4.3 | 89 km | 40 km |
| Jan 24, 2014 | 25 km W of Dawukou, China | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2009 | 147 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1995 | 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 140 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 2004 | 86 km SSW of Yinchuan, China | M4.1 | 60 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Wutongshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.0").