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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 Average29.6°F
45% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,112 ft (4,606 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.1783°N, 89.0486°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 70.8"

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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