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Weather & Climate in Xinjie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinjie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 326 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,587 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,587 ft (2,922 m) |
| Area | 1,579.1 sq mi (4,089.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7167°N, 101.3734°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 106 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 129 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 163 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1990 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 213 km SW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Xinjie has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.0").