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Weather & Climate in Bacun, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bacun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 360 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 44.5 inches. The area receives 97.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,757 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,757 ft (4,193 m) |
| Area | 87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4792°N, 92.9315°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 147 km | 83 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 86 km NNW of Shi Yomi, India | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 165 km NNW of Shi Yomi, India | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2016 | 195 km NW of Shi Yomi, India | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 70 km W of Shi Yomi, India | M4.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 104 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 168 km N of Shi Yomi, India | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 114 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2008 | 84 km NW of Ziro, India | M4.3 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Jul 16, 2013 | 99 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2000 | 120 km NE of Tawang, India | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 95 km NW of Shi Yomi, India | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.