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Weather & Climate in Xiagulei, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Xiagulei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 304 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 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,615 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.6°F
38% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,615 ft (2,626 m)
Area385.9 sq mi (999.4 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates35.6532°N, 102.6458°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 73.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Jul 21, 1995 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M5.6 96 km 13 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 149 km 10 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 101 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 100 km 10 km
Oct 21, 2001 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.7 100 km 33 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 126 km 13 km
Jan 14, 2021 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China M4.5 132 km 10 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 146 km 10 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 147 km 33 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 86 km 33 km
Oct 15, 2017 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 79 km 12 km
Jul 22, 1995 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China M4.2 100 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2008 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China M4.0 97 km 10 km
Jul 21, 1995 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China M3.5 108 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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