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Weather & Climate in Xarag, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xarag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 333 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,554 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 30.6°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,554 ft (3,217 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4000°N, 98.1833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 3, 2023 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 235 km SSW of Yanglong, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1997 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 245 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 286 km W of Xining, China | M4.8 | 42 km | 23 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 42 km | 42 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 254 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 239 km SSW of Yanglong, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 250 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2018 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 44 km | 44 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 256 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 282 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2001 | 234 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1997 | 255 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 222 km SW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 76 km | 35 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Xarag has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 13°F in December to 56°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.0").