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Weather & Climate in Xireg, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xireg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 334 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,678 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 29.9°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,678 ft (2,950 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9187°N, 98.4446°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| May 4, 2004 | 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 235 km SSW of Yanglong, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1997 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 286 km W of Xining, China | M4.8 | 34 km | 23 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 24 km | 42 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 239 km SSW of Yanglong, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1994 | 250 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2018 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 27 km | 44 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 282 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 256 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 222 km SW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 89 km | 35 km |
| May 8, 2013 | 226 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1995 | 248 km W of Xining, China | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2013 | 281 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Xireg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 12°F in December to 54°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.0").