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Weather & Climate in Yumen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yumen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,793 ft (1,461 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2833°N, 97.2000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 15 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2003 | 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2024 | 75 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 68 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.3 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jan 13, 2008 | 52 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2024 | 77 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 23 km NNE of Jiuquan, China | M3.5 | 126 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) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Yumen has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 13°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and December the driest (0.0").