Weather & Climate in Jiding, China

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

Jiding has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 54°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 31.3 inches. The area receives 31.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,789 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	40.9°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	12,789 ft (3,898 m)
Area	1,415.0 sq mi (3,664.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	29.3667°N, 88.2500°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 31.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 5.60"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Jan 7, 2025	2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake	M7.1	120 km	10 km
Mar 20, 1993	135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal	M6.2	94 km	12 km
Aug 25, 1998	118 km NW of Rikaze, China	M5.9	80 km	33 km
Jul 20, 1998	119 km NW of Rikaze, China	M5.8	86 km	33 km
Mar 20, 2020	85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal	M5.7	126 km	10 km
Jul 3, 1996	120 km NW of Rikaze, China	M5.7	87 km	33 km
Apr 25, 2015	69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal	M5.7	142 km	10 km
Jul 31, 1996	123 km NW of Rikaze, China	M5.5	90 km	33 km
May 11, 2025	126 km W of Rikaze, China	M5.5	72 km	9 km
Jan 9, 1990	86 km NNW of Mangan, India	M5.5	127 km	79 km
May 22, 2016	89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal	M5.4	123 km	9 km
Jan 7, 2025	96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal	M5.4	123 km	10 km
Oct 30, 1997	70 km N of Jiangzi, China	M5.3	142 km	33 km
Mar 20, 1993	128 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal	M5.2	94 km	21 km
Sep 30, 1998	107 km NW of Rikaze, China	M5.2	66 km	33 km
Jan 7, 2025	100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal	M5.2	125 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2025	Southern Tibetan Plateau	M5.2	128 km	10 km
Oct 5, 1998	119 km NNW of Rikaze, China	M5.2	93 km	33 km
Apr 28, 2001	107 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal	M5.2	119 km	33 km
Jan 7, 2025	83 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal	M5.2	128 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.2 in
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.3 in
March	35°F (2°C)	0.5 in
April	41°F (5°C)	0.6 in
May	48°F (9°C)	1.2 in
June	54°F (12°C)	3.0 in
July	54°F (12°C)	5.5 in	Warmest
August	53°F (12°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
September	50°F (10°C)	2.8 in
October	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
November	32°F (0°C)	0.2 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest

Jiding has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 26°F in December to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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