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Nagqu, China

Tibet · China

Nagqu is a small city in Tibet, China with a population of 30,000. Elevation: 14,803 ft (4,512 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,000 Population 0/sq mi density
14,803 ft Elevation 4,512 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population30,000
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation14,803 ft (4,512 m)
Population30,000
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation14,803 ft (4,512 m)
Coordinates31.4768°, 92.0573°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (438 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Nagqu

Nagqu is a small city in China (Tibet) with a population of 30,000. The city sits at an elevation of 14,803 feet (4,512 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Nagqu

Nagqu has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / -2.3° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / -0.3° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 2.9° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 7.1° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / 11.2° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 14.8° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 16.5° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 15.9° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 13.6° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 8.3° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 1.8° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / -0.6° 0.0
Nagqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 14,803 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average30.3°F
44% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,803 ft (4,512 m)
Area173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.4768°N, 92.0573°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below China avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 9, 2024.

Mar 24, 2010 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.7 130 km
Mar 19, 2021 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.7 95 km
Mar 7, 2004 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China M5.6 80 km
Aug 24, 2004 118 km N of Nagqu, China M5.5 119 km
Jan 5, 2000 102 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.5 103 km
Jul 10, 2000 146 km N of Nagqu, China M5.4 147 km
Mar 24, 2010 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.4 136 km
Apr 17, 2010 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.3 136 km
Oct 30, 2000 141 km N of Nagqu, China M5.2 142 km
Jun 2, 1990 127 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.2 128 km
Jan 13, 2016 136 km NNW of Nagqu, China M5.2 137 km
May 24, 2003 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.1 128 km
Oct 28, 2000 133 km N of Nagqu, China M5.1 134 km
Jan 26, 1996 81 km SW of Nagqu, China M5.1 81 km
May 24, 2003 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.1 129 km
Mar 22, 2021 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.0 97 km
Aug 16, 1992 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China M5.0 149 km
Apr 6, 2021 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.0 92 km
Jul 15, 2019 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China M4.9 88 km
Oct 31, 2000 141 km N of Nagqu, China M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.1 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
April 30°F (-1°C) 0.5 in
May 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
July 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
October 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in
November 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.1 in

Nagqu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 10°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Nagqu

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
西藏那曲县中学 - - - -
西藏那曲地区第三小学 - - - -
西藏那曲市第二中学 - - - -
那曲浙江中学 - - - -
色尼区第二(杭嘉)中学 - - - -
那曲市第四小学 - - - -
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Hotels in Nagqu

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Keston Hotel
Naqu Hotel

Restaurants in Nagqu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mr.Dit Restaurant

Train Stations in Nagqu

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gacha
Nagqu
罗玛

Gas Stations in Nagqu

16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #13127548345
CN #13127548346
CN #13395645702
CN #13395645703
CN #13403957666
CN #13403958478
CN #13403958479
CN #13403959833
CN #13474599269
CN #265174049
CN #2708421399
CN #2708421988
CN #7955839960
CN #7955839969
CN #880572892
Smiles Station

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nagqu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Samtenling Nunnery
Shabten Monastery
赞康
鲁朗日追

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Nagqu

What is the population of Nagqu?

Nagqu has a population of 30,000 residents and is located in China. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 173,953.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nagqu?

Nagqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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