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Weather & Climate in Karmai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karmai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 359 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,127 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,127 ft (4,001 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1352°N, 89.4955°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 59 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 128 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 130 km | 98 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | western Xizang | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 86 km WNW of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 89 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 87 km SSW of Rikaze, China | M4.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Karmai has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 23°F in December to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.0").