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Weather & Climate in Yeliguan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yeliguan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,201 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,201 ft (2,195 m) |
| Area | 56.1 sq mi (145.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9644°N, 103.6605°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 99 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 76 km | 15 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Yeliguan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").