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Weather & Climate in Xishan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xishan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 309 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,182 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,182 ft (2,494 m) |
| Area | 2,937.0 sq mi (7,606.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7755°N, 101.8488°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
70 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 127 km | 6 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 103 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2022 | 102 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 86 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.