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Weather & Climate in Wuwei, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wuwei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,059 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,059 ft (1,542 m) |
| Area | 12,489.3 sq mi (32,347.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9267°N, 102.6320°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Oct 20, 1990 | Gansu, China | M5.7 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 61 km NNW of Baiyin, China | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 21 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 60 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Wuwei has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.0").