Weather & Climate in Karlung, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karlung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 361 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,656 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 361 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,656 ft (4,467 m) |
| Area | 224.4 sq mi (581.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0359°N, 90.4863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 43 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 120 km | 98 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 48 km NW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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