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Weather & Climate in Zhongtie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhongtie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 325 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,033 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 32.8°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,033 ft (3,363 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2448°N, 100.1329°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 96 km | 20 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 105 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 240 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 73 km | 39 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Zhongtie has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 13°F in December to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").