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Weather & Climate in Zongjia, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zongjia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 55°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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 9,180 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,180 ft (2,798 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2515°N, 96.9490°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Apr 17, 2003 | 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M6.4 | 148 km | 14 km |
| May 10, 2004 | 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1997 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.5 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 2004 | 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2004 | 269 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 272 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 41 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 280 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 235 km SSW of Yanglong, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1992 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 99 km | 21 km |
| Dec 21, 2009 | 273 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2023 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1997 | northern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2003 | 279 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2004 | 272 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.9 | 144 km | 30 km |
| Jan 4, 2016 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Sep 8, 1991 | 286 km W of Xining, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Sep 28, 2009 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Zongjia has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 10°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.7") and January the driest (0.0").