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Weather & Climate in Jibenggang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jibenggang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 360 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 39.8 inches. The area receives 44.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,988 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 40.8°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,988 ft (3,654 m) |
| Area | 11,441.8 sq mi (29,634.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6583°N, 91.1276°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 98 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Jibenggang has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 24°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").