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Weather & Climate in Yongchang Chengguanzhen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yongchang Chengguanzhen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,296 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,296 ft (1,919 m) |
| Area | 2,914.7 sq mi (7,549.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2705°N, 102.0202°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 73 km | 21 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 96 km | 6 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 | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Yongchang Chengguanzhen has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.0").