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Weather & Climate in Zhangye, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhangye has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,859 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,859 ft (1,481 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9342°N, 100.4517°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 45 km | 17 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 93 km | 42 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 63 km | 11 km |
| Jan 2, 2004 | 79 km SE of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 80 km | 26 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 37 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 2023 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Zhangye has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 15°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and December the driest (0.0").