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Weather & Climate in Gengqing, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gengqing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 335 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 37.3 inches. The area receives 108.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,150 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,150 ft (4,008 m) |
| Area | 42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8165°N, 98.5958°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 7, 2007 | 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 274 km NE of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 225 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 171 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 151 km NE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | Eastern Xizang | M4.9 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Aug 18, 2013 | 185 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 41 km | 39 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 271 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 127 km E of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 41 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 145 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Nov 29, 1992 | 233 km NNE of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2002 | 208 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 271 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2002 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.5 | 69 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2017 | 272 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 252 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 73 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 96 km N of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2001 | 137 km E of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 149 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 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 | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in |
Gengqing has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 15°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.2").