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Weather & Climate in Gyimkar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gyimkar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 320 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 41.7 inches. The area receives 107.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,680 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,680 ft (3,865 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8181°N, 100.2804°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 1, 2020 | 274 km NE of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 271 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 237 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 271 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1998 | 252 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2022 | 266 km N of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 146 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2017 | 272 km NE of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 209 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2016 | 252 km NW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 167 km SW of Muxihe, China | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 239 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 242 km NNW of Kangding, China | M4.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 159 km SW of Qihama, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2025 | 244 km WSW of Muxihe, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.