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 38°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 313 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,127 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	37.9°F
	30% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,127 ft (2,477 m)
Area	2,937.0 sq mi (7,606.8 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	36.5289°N, 101.7075°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

37% below US avg

Snowfall 31.6"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.80"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Jan 7, 2022	northern Qinghai, China	M6.6	149 km	13 km
Apr 26, 1990	153 km WSW of Xining, China	M6.5	144 km	8 km
Apr 26, 1990	148 km WSW of Xining, China	M6.3	140 km	10 km
Apr 26, 1990	141 km WSW of Xining, China	M6.3	134 km	10 km
Jan 20, 2016	91 km WSW of Wuwei, China	M5.9	127 km	9 km
Jul 21, 1995	76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China	M5.6	127 km	13 km
Feb 15, 1994	154 km WSW of Xining, China	M5.6	146 km	20 km
May 15, 1990	157 km WSW of Xining, China	M5.3	150 km	14 km
Sep 23, 1994	158 km WSW of Xining, China	M5.3	150 km	33 km
Sep 30, 1991	111 km SW of Jinchang, China	M5.3	142 km	20 km
May 7, 1990	143 km WSW of Xining, China	M5.3	134 km	33 km
Jun 1, 1996	64 km SSE of Wuwei, China	M5.2	134 km	10 km
Aug 13, 2016	98 km WSW of Wuwei, China	M5.2	133 km	21 km
Jan 7, 2022	125 km SW of Jinchang, China	M5.1	147 km	10 km
Mar 30, 2008	70 km W of Wuwei, China	M5.1	146 km	10 km
Oct 10, 1994	156 km WSW of Xining, China	M5.1	148 km	33 km
Jan 12, 2022	111 km WSW of Wuwei, China	M5.1	131 km	10 km
Sep 19, 2013	100 km WSW of Wuwei, China	M5.0	137 km	21 km
Jan 20, 2016	96 km WSW of Wuwei, China	M5.0	124 km	10 km
Jan 12, 2022	108 km WSW of Wuwei, China	M5.0	134 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)	0.0 in	Driest
February	21°F (-6°C)	0.1 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	0.3 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.9 in
May	49°F (9°C)	2.0 in
June	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
July	57°F (14°C)	3.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
September	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
October	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
November	27°F (-3°C)	0.1 in
December	17°F (-8°C)	0.0 in	Coldest

Zongzhai has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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