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Weather & Climate in Xinhua, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinhua has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 60°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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,692 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,692 ft (1,430 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2000°N, 100.0000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 42 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 14 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 79 km SE of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 40 km NNE of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Xinhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 13°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.0").