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Weather & Climate in Gala, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,583 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,583 ft (4,445 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2631°N, 89.3819°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 134 km | 50 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 120 km | 79 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 111 km | 47 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 138 km | 30 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 88 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 128 km | 57 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 114 km | 40 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 14 km NNW of Singtam, India | M4.7 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 101 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.7 | 143 km | 71 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 2 km E of Gangtok, India | M4.6 | 127 km | 42 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 7 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 4 km SSE of Rangpo, India | M4.5 | 149 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Gala has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 15°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.1").