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Weather & Climate in Gangba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gangba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 316 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 115.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,072 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,072 ft (4,594 m) |
| Area | 1,415.0 sq mi (3,664.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2166°N, 88.4743°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
220 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 63 km | 50 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M6.2 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 31 km | 79 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 135 km | 47 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 93 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 128 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 107 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.1 | 77 km | 73 km |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 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 | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 12.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Gangba has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 8°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (0.3").