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Samdo, China

Tibet · China

Samdo is a small town in Tibet, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 12,474 ft (3,802 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,474 ft Elevation 3,802 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation12,474 ft (3,802 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation12,474 ft (3,802 m)
Coordinates31.2143°, 96.5994°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall118.1 inches (300 cm)

About Samdo

Samdo is a small town in China (Tibet) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 12,474 feet (3,802 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 5°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Samdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 345 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 118.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,474 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average35.7°F
34% below China avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,474 ft (3,802 m)
Area42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.2143°N, 96.5994°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below China avg
Snowfall 118.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

May 7, 2007 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China M5.5 114 km
May 16, 1997 95 km S of Qamdo, China M5.2 110 km
Jan 26, 2000 161 km W of Qamdo, China M5.2 108 km
Aug 9, 1997 95 km SSW of Qamdo, China M5.2 109 km
Mar 17, 2023 111 km WSW of Qamdo, China M5.0 70 km
Aug 17, 1997 90 km SSW of Qamdo, China M4.8 101 km
Jan 18, 1997 102 km SSW of Qamdo, China M4.7 106 km
Nov 8, 1997 94 km SSW of Qamdo, China M4.7 106 km
Jun 24, 1997 95 km S of Qamdo, China M4.7 116 km
Sep 23, 2004 83 km W of Qamdo, China M4.7 30 km
Jun 24, 1997 101 km SSW of Qamdo, China M4.7 106 km
Jun 5, 2000 62 km S of Qamdo, China M4.6 93 km
Jan 22, 2000 164 km W of Qamdo, China M4.6 111 km
Jan 3, 2018 84 km SSW of Qamdo, China M4.5 94 km
Aug 10, 1997 71 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.5 113 km
Jun 26, 1997 105 km SSW of Qamdo, China M4.5 108 km
Apr 13, 1997 76 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.5 114 km
Feb 20, 2022 107 km WSW of Qamdo, China M4.5 68 km
May 18, 2017 Eastern Xizang M4.5 103 km
May 4, 2014 191 km NW of Qamdo, China M4.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
May 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
June 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
July 52°F (11°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in

Samdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 5°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Samdo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
类乌齐县中学
类乌齐县小学
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Airports Near Samdo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qamdo Bangda AirportBPXMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samdo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chayab Monastery

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 Samdo?

Samdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches, with 118.1 inches of snow.

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