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Weather & Climate in Caina, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Caina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 53°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 39.8 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,841 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,841 ft (3,609 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4400°N, 90.9544°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 87 km | 26 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 99 km | 98 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.