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Weather & Climate in Karru, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karru has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 353 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 33.6 inches. The area receives 101.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,274 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,274 ft (3,741 m) |
| Area | 120.8 sq mi (312.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3519°N, 90.0940°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 27 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 15 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 128 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 12 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 29 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 84 km | 98 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 48 km NW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 51 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 68 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 88 km | 62 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 51 km ENE of Rikaze, China | M4.3 | 71 km | 113 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.