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Weather & Climate in Zongzhai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zongzhai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 331 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,046 ft (1,538 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6167°N, 98.6000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 127 km | 8 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 26 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2007 | 157 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 1994 | 142 km S of Jiuquan, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 29 km NW of Yanglong, China | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Zongzhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 16°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and December the driest (0.0").