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Weather & Climate in Xincheng, China

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

Xincheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,055 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,055 ft (2,760 m)
Area1,031.2 sq mi (2,670.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates34.6743°N, 103.5868°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 64 km 8 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 56 km 10 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 18 km 10 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 38 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 75 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 105 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 132 km 10 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 150 km 33 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 119 km 10 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 135 km 33 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 61 km 15 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 124 km 45 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 38 km 12 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 63 km 33 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 88 km 13 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 132 km 10 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 55 km 10 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 105 km 33 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 143 km 10 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 54 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Xincheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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