Location and Climate

Location and Climate

Lanzhou is located at 102°30'-104°30' North Latitude, and 35°5' - 38° East Longitude, in the heart of continental China. The city is nestled between mountains to the north and south, with the Yellow River flowing east and west. Lanzhou lies in the temperate continental zone characterized by an arid climate with clearly defined seasons. The city's annual average temperature is 11.2°C, but winter temperatures can go as low as –13C (8F). Summers are dry and warm, with average July maximums of 30C (86F). Rainfall is low, averaging 350 mm (20 inches) a year.

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