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Weather & Climate in Xiangshui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiangshui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,411 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,411 ft (1,954 m) |
| Area | 716.9 sq mi (1,856.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4770°N, 106.3311°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 1, 2017 | 110 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 101 km | 46 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 18 km NW of Tianshui, China | M4.2 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 84 km NW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.0 | 24 km | 15 km |
| May 25, 1991 | 38 km NNE of Mawu, China | M4.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1995 | 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 14, 1992 | 133 km E of Baiyin, China | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Nov 6, 1991 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M3.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 131 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 35 km NNE of Mawu, China | M3.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 1992 | 46 km N of Mawu, China | M3.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 1992 | 97 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.5 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 1995 | 76 km N of Tianshui, China | M3.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Xiangshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 25°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.2").