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Weather & Climate in Burang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,769 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,769 ft (3,892 m) |
| Area | 1,522.7 sq mi (3,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2956°N, 81.1751°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Oct 3, 2023 | 39 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.7 | 89 km | 13 km |
| Jun 4, 2002 | western Xizang | M5.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1991 | 61 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.6 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 55 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.5 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2023 | 60 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 52 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 78 km | 26 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 50 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.1 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 1990 | 10 km S of B?geshwar, India | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2006 | 27 km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 53 km W of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1994 | 43 km ESE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.0 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 34 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2022 | 16 km NW of Dh?rchula, India | M4.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 1993 | 21 km SE of Dipayal, Nepal | M4.9 | 128 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.4 in |
Burang has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 16°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and November the driest (0.5").