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Weather & Climate in Zhagulu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhagulu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,825 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.5°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,825 ft (2,690 m) |
| Area | 3,031.8 sq mi (7,852.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6533°N, 103.1850°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 100 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2001 | 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 155 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 88 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) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Zhagulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").