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Weather & Climate in Yuanquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yuanquan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 337 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,865 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Area | 10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5000°N, 95.8000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 20, 1996 | 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 220 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 253 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 194 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 2 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 207 km W of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 103 km | 46 km |
| May 26, 1991 | 232 km SSE of Hami, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 229 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 231 km W of Laojunmiao, China | M4.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 52 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 237 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2008 | 235 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M3.3 | 138 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Yuanquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 13°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").