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Weather & Climate in Cuozheqiangma, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Cuozheqiangma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 361 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 16,663 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average31.1°F
42% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16,663 ft (5,079 m)
Coordinates33.3099°N, 87.7547°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 55.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Jul 22, 2020 western Xizang M6.3 85 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2001 western Xizang M5.9 142 km 33 km
Mar 29, 2021 western Xizang M5.5 116 km 8 km
Aug 1, 2011 western Xizang M5.3 51 km 14 km
Nov 9, 1997 western Xizang M5.3 64 km 33 km
Jan 6, 2025 Tibetan Plateau M5.2 69 km 10 km
Dec 22, 1992 western Xizang M5.2 143 km 33 km
Aug 25, 1994 western Xizang M5.2 39 km 33 km
Feb 11, 2014 western Xizang M5.2 150 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1991 western Xizang M5.2 123 km 33 km
Jul 23, 2020 western Xizang M5.1 88 km 10 km
Dec 14, 1991 western Xizang M5.1 125 km 33 km
Aug 26, 2025 western Xizang M5.1 69 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2025 western Xizang M5.0 65 km 10 km
Dec 23, 1991 western Xizang M5.0 132 km 33 km
Jul 22, 2020 western Xizang M5.0 92 km 10 km
Jan 7, 2025 Tibetan Plateau M4.9 58 km 11 km
Jan 18, 2006 western Xizang M4.9 135 km 10 km
Dec 6, 2009 western Xizang M4.8 77 km 55 km
Dec 12, 1993 western Xizang M4.8 114 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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