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Weather & Climate in Xitieshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xitieshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 339 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,852 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,852 ft (3,003 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2972°N, 95.5148°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Apr 17, 2003 | 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M6.4 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 294 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M6.3 | 48 km | 13 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 297 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 44 km | 6 km |
| May 10, 2004 | 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 293 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 48 km | 16 km |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 299 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 42 km | 4 km |
| Sep 2, 1991 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.5 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Aug 30, 2009 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 291 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2009 | 299 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2004 | 269 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 14 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 272 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Sep 18, 2009 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 40 km | 7 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 280 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1993 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 18 km |
| Jun 5, 2013 | 292 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 50 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2009 | 289 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Xitieshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 13°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").