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Shanggongma, China

Full City Profile

2,957 Population 0/sq mi density
13,730 ft Elevation 4,185 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
Shanggongma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 82.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 47°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average29.7°F
45% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average47°F (9°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,730 ft (4,185 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.8333°N, 99.6667°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 82.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 90 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 141 km
Apr 1, 2020 274 km NE of Qamdo, China M5.4 105 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 104 km
Jun 27, 2025 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.1 94 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 120 km
May 27, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 88 km
May 30, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.0 149 km
Nov 25, 1999 285 km SW of Xining, China M4.9 87 km
Mar 10, 1991 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 24 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 85 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 95 km
May 22, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 106 km
Jun 1, 2000 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 133 km
Aug 11, 2014 Southern Qinghai, China M4.8 131 km
May 21, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 87 km
Oct 3, 1996 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 108 km
Jun 9, 2015 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.7 108 km
May 24, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 112 km
Sep 27, 1991 Southern Qinghai, China M4.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.6 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
May 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
July 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
October 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Shanggongma has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 11°F in December to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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