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Gartog, China

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12,687 ft Elevation 3,867 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Gartog experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,687 ft (3,867 m)
Area278.4 sq mi (721.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.6845°N, 98.5947°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 15, 2025.

Aug 11, 2013 141 km SSE of Qamdo, China M5.7 74 km
Sep 22, 2016 223 km W of Kangding, China M5.3 116 km
Apr 8, 1990 233 km ESE of Qamdo, China M5.2 78 km
Sep 22, 2016 219 km W of Kangding, China M5.2 119 km
May 3, 1993 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China M5.1 52 km
Aug 11, 2013 136 km SSE of Qamdo, China M5.1 78 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 109 km
Dec 28, 1990 228 km SE of Qamdo, China M5.0 47 km
Sep 26, 2016 227 km W of Kangding, China M4.9 112 km
Aug 11, 2013 146 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.9 73 km
Jun 4, 2006 Eastern Xizang M4.9 120 km
Aug 12, 2013 131 km SE of Qamdo, China M4.9 80 km
May 31, 1999 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 74 km
Oct 9, 2000 116 km SE of Qamdo, China M4.8 96 km
Aug 19, 1990 233 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 59 km
Aug 11, 2013 140 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.8 73 km
Oct 18, 1993 158 km SE of Qamdo, China M4.8 52 km
Jan 7, 1992 233 km W of Kangding, China M4.8 103 km
Aug 11, 2013 145 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.7 68 km
Mar 15, 2016 161 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 8.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 10.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 9.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 7.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in

Gartog has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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