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Weather & Climate in Gartog, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gartog experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 345 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,687 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,687 ft (3,867 m) |
| Area | 278.4 sq mi (721.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6845°N, 98.5947°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 11, 2013 | 141 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.7 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 223 km W of Kangding, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 233 km ESE of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 219 km W of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 136 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 228 km SE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 227 km W of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 146 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | Eastern Xizang | M4.9 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 131 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1999 | 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 52 km |
| Oct 9, 2000 | 116 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1990 | 233 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 59 km | 30 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 140 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 158 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Jan 7, 1992 | 233 km W of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 103 km | 36 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 145 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 161 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 60 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Gartog has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 29°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.4").