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Zangkaxa, China

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14,557 ft Elevation 4,437 meters
27°F Avg Temperature -3°C
Zangkaxa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. The area receives 32.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average26.6°F
51% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,557 ft (4,437 m)
Area417.2 sq mi (1,080.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.7129°N, 80.3768°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.1"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 32.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 27, 2025.

Apr 13, 2024 western Xizang M5.5 139 km
Sep 3, 1992 239 km ENE of Leh, India M5.2 108 km
Apr 18, 2024 western Xizang M5.1 131 km
Mar 18, 2010 western Xizang M5.0 145 km
Apr 29, 2025 western Xizang M5.0 138 km
Oct 25, 2009 253 km S of Hotan, China M5.0 126 km
Feb 6, 2013 261 km E of Leh, India M4.9 60 km
Feb 15, 2006 western Xizang M4.9 94 km
May 6, 2007 western Xizang M4.9 145 km
Apr 17, 2024 western Xizang M4.9 125 km
Aug 24, 1992 250 km ENE of Leh, India M4.9 108 km
Jun 1, 2010 297 km SSE of Hotan, China M4.8 108 km
Nov 10, 2002 299 km E of Leh, India M4.8 78 km
Nov 6, 2001 194 km E of Leh, India M4.8 74 km
Sep 7, 1992 249 km ENE of Leh, India M4.8 105 km
May 5, 2007 western Xizang M4.8 148 km
May 8, 2007 western Xizang M4.8 150 km
May 20, 2024 western Xizang M4.7 130 km
Jul 7, 2000 202 km E of Leh, India M4.7 70 km
Aug 21, 1992 239 km ENE of Leh, India M4.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in
April 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
May 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in
June 46°F (8°C) 0.3 in
July 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Warmest
September 44°F (6°C) 0.3 in
October 29°F (-1°C) 0.1 in
November 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.0 in

Zangkaxa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 3°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.0").

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