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Weather & Climate in Ganzi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ganzi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 339 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 44.5 inches. The area receives 131.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,129 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,129 ft (3,392 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6274°N, 99.9941°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 10, 2011 | 190 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 78 km | 43 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 236 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 225 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 219 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.3 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 171 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | Eastern Xizang | M4.9 | 142 km | 41 km |
| Aug 18, 2013 | 185 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 39 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 145 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2000 | 192 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 237 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2002 | 208 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 69 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1992 | 233 km WNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 252 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2016 | 207 km WNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2002 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 234 km ESE of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 167 km SW of Muxihe, China | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 137 km E of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2025 | 181 km E of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 178 km ESE of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2018 | BAIGE (JINSHA RIVER) | Meteorological | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Ganzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 19°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (0.2").