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Weather & Climate in Gyairong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gyairong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 50°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 35.2 inches. The area receives 107.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,760 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 32.4°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,760 ft (4,194 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2702°N, 96.4221°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2010 | 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.9 | 17 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 9 km | 8 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 150 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 35 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 26 km | 24 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 201 km N of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 56 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 186 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.3 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 10 km | 2 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2018 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 23 km | 49 km |
| Apr 28, 2007 | 229 km NNE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Apr 28, 2010 | 237 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 11 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Gyairong has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 13°F in December to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").