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Weather & Climate in Xueshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xueshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 327 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 122.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,028 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.0°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,028 ft (3,666 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7947°N, 99.7262°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M7.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 141 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 27 km | 39 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Xueshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").