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Gaxung, China

Qinghai · China

Gaxung is a small town in Qinghai, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 13,822 ft (4,213 m). Average temperature: 35°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,822 ft Elevation 4,213 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 1°C
33.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (1°C)
Rain33.5 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation13,822 ft (4,213 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation13,822 ft (4,213 m)
Coordinates32.0667°, 95.6569°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceQinghai
Average Temperature35°F (1°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation33.5 inches (851 mm)
Annual Snowfall92.0 inches (234 cm)

About Gaxung

Gaxung is a small town in China (Qinghai) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 13,822 feet (4,213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Gaxung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 341 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 92.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,822 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average34.6°F
36% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,822 ft (4,213 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.0667°N, 95.6569°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below China avg
Snowfall 92.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 2, 2025.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 148 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 146 km
Oct 17, 2016 Xizang-Qinghai border region M5.9 118 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 128 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 113 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 122 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 148 km
Apr 14, 2010 201 km N of Qamdo, China M5.4 148 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 50 km
May 11, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 60 km
Jan 24, 2020 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 57 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 101 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 144 km
Jan 26, 2000 161 km W of Qamdo, China M5.2 123 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 114 km
Jan 30, 2013 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.2 132 km
Sep 7, 2010 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 148 km
Feb 23, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 58 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 143 km
Oct 12, 2017 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
April 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
May 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
July 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
September 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.2 in

Gaxung has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 10°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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What is the weather like in Gaxung?

Gaxung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.5 inches, with 92.0 inches of snow.

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