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Weather & Climate in Golug, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golug has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 353 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 31.6 inches. The area receives 140.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,341 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 30.0°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,341 ft (4,676 m) |
| Area | 177.4 sq mi (459.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8296°N, 91.6206°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 156 km W of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Eastern Xizang | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 60 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M4.6 | 133 km | 29 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 152 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 45 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 145 km W of Nagqu, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 48 km NW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2004 | 116 km W of Nagqu, China | M4.4 | 110 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Golug has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 14°F in December to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").