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Weather & Climate in Lainqu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lainqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 345 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 49.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 160.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,121 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,121 ft (4,304 m) |
| Area | 173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5232°N, 93.5161°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 29, 1994 | 194 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 2000 | 102 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.3 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 127 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 13 km |
| May 20, 2003 | 165 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 199 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 193 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 212 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 1991 | 183 km NE of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 178 km NE of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 209 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 100 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 169 km NE of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.