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Weather & Climate in Zhugkyung, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhugkyung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 334 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 67.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,579 feet.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.4°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,579 ft (3,834 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5978°N, 99.4142°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 92 km | 42 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 42 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 286 km W of Xining, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 23 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 84 km SSE of Zhangye, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 37 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1991 | 104 km S of Zhangye, China | M4.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 2017 | 136 km W of Xining, China | M4.5 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 98 km SW of Zhangye, China | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Jan 7, 2020 | 41 km SSE of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2014 | 222 km SW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 50 km | 16 km |
| May 27, 1996 | 125 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 76 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in |
Zhugkyung has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 9°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.0").