Weather & Climate in Jiru, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jiru has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 344 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 70.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,112 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 29.6°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,112 ft (4,606 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.1783°N, 89.0486°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 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 | 101 km | 50 km |
| Mar 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan | M5.5 | 105 km | 47 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 87 km | 79 km |
| Feb 14, 2006 | 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India | M5.3 | 110 km | 30 km |
| Oct 3, 2013 | 11 km WNW of Singtam, India | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2021 | 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1998 | 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.1 | 123 km | 73 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 73 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India | M5.0 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 94 km | 57 km |
| May 20, 2007 | 5 km NNW of Gyalshing, India | M4.9 | 123 km | 43 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 88 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2004 | 85 km ENE of Lobujya, Nepal | M4.8 | 136 km | 68 km |
| Dec 1, 1998 | 75 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 86 km | 40 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 11 km W of Gyalshing, India | M4.7 | 134 km | 15 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 | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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