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Weather & Climate in Yuancheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 278 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,249 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,249 ft (1,295 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6520°N, 107.7896°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 12, 2016 | 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 132 km | 46 km |
| May 21, 2001 | 142 km N of Pingliang, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2008 | 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2008 | 140 km S of Yinchuan, China | M4.2 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Jul 10, 1993 | 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.9 | 125 km | 48 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 131 km NNW of Pingliang, China | M3.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in |
Yuancheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.2").