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Weather & Climate in Xinyuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xinyuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 338 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,243 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,243 ft (3,427 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3000°N, 99.0000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 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 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Jan 6, 1997 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 286 km W of Xining, China | M4.8 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 163 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 89 km | 42 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 250 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 173 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 92 km | 44 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 98 km SW of Zhangye, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 104 km S of Zhangye, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 136 km W of Xining, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 222 km SW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 2 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in |
Xinyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 8°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.0").