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Weather & Climate in Jiakexi, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Jiakexi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 351 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,240 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average32.8°F
39% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,240 ft (4,645 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.5927°N, 89.2024°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 59.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 141 km 50 km
Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 144 km 14 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 148 km 47 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 110 km 79 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 117 km 33 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 111 km 26 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 144 km 33 km
Apr 4, 1992 88 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 130 km 33 km
Dec 21, 1991 57 km NW of Mangan, India M4.9 129 km 57 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 124 km 33 km
Sep 18, 2011 6 km E of Mangan, India M4.8 134 km 40 km
Mar 26, 2005 101 km NW of Mangan, India M4.7 130 km 71 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 140 km 33 km
Sep 18, 1997 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China M4.6 107 km 33 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 97 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1995 117 km WSW of Rikaze, China M4.5 143 km 33 km
May 25, 2008 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China M4.4 45 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2018 11 km SSW of Mangan, India M4.4 149 km 50 km
Feb 9, 2021 87 km NW of Mangan, India M4.3 146 km 35 km
Mar 7, 1992 51 km ENE of Rikaze, China M4.3 96 km 113 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 55 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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