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Weather & Climate in Gar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 330 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 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 14,035 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 29.1°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,035 ft (4,278 m) |
| Area | 417.2 sq mi (1,080.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5012°N, 80.0976°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 31, 1994 | 141 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.8 | 93 km | 35 km |
| Jan 12, 1993 | 98 km NE of Josh?math, India | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 99 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 149 km | 35 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 137 km NE of Sarāhan, India | M4.7 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 112 km ENE of Sar?han, India | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 140 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2006 | 144 km ENE of Man?li, India | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1991 | 131 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.6 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Sep 25, 1993 | 201 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.5 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 103 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 139 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.5 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 1991 | 133 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.5 | 92 km | 43 km |
| Apr 10, 2015 | western Xizang | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2007 | western Xizang | M4.4 | 137 km | 39 km |
| May 28, 2020 | 196 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2000 | 200 km NE of Sar?han, India | M4.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 2013 | 156 km ENE of Man?li, India | M4.3 | 141 km | 41 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 237 km N of Burang, China | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2015 | 117 km NE of Josh?math, India | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2015 | 107 km NE of Josh?math, India | M4.1 | 146 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in |
Gar has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 7°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.0").