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Weather & Climate in Barkam, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barkam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 328 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 106.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,599 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,599 ft (2,621 m) |
| Area | 5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9006°N, 102.2209°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.
| May 12, 2008 | 58 km W of Tianpeng, China | M7.9 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.9 | 62 km | 7 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 146 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 2008 | 69 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2008 | 54 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.4 | 139 km | 19 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 52 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 44 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 75 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 49 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1991 | 152 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 41 km | 21 km |
| Jan 14, 2009 | 62 km WNW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 240 km N of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 72 km | 35 km |
| Jan 22, 2020 | 105 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 76 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in |
Barkam has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (0.3").