Zaqing, China

Full City Profile

4,770 Population 9/sq mi density
13,934 ft Elevation 4,247 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 0°C
Zaqing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 116.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average32.9°F
39% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation13,934 ft (4,247 m)
Area509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates33.0680°N, 95.1690°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 116.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 1, 2023.

Apr 13, 2010 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.9 129 km
Apr 14, 2010 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China M6.1 120 km
Oct 17, 2016 Xizang-Qinghai border region M5.9 33 km
May 29, 2010 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.8 85 km
Jun 29, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.6 134 km
Jul 19, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 97 km
Jul 25, 2001 270 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.5 42 km
Jun 3, 2010 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.5 96 km
May 29, 1999 225 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.4 132 km
Jun 26, 2011 186 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.3 100 km
Apr 14, 2010 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 128 km
Apr 15, 2000 258 km NW of Qamdo, China M5.2 31 km
Jan 30, 2013 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.2 48 km
May 11, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 117 km
Jan 24, 2020 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 120 km
Jul 17, 2006 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 97 km
Feb 23, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 113 km
Jun 3, 2010 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 89 km
Feb 11, 2003 199 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 143 km
Oct 12, 2017 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.4 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
May 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
September 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
October 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Driest

Zaqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.1").

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