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Weather & Climate in Laxi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laxi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 334 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 156.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,596 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,596 ft (4,144 m) |
| Area | 173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9213°N, 94.0476°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 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 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 2000 | 102 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 133 km | 20 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 225 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.3 | 133 km | 35 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 93 km | 8 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 127 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 22 km |
| May 20, 2003 | 165 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 199 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 193 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Laxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 8°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.1").