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Weather & Climate in Gyangkar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gyangkar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 361 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13,757 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,757 ft (4,193 m) |
| Area | 1,415.0 sq mi (3,664.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.4000°N, 87.8000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
268 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 82 km | 50 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M6.2 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 41 km | 79 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 75 km | 9 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 27 km | 9 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 128 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 107 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 55 km N of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 104 km | 40 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 104 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 136 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.1 | 89 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Gyangkar has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 26°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and November the driest (0.4").