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Weather & Climate in Lhakangtang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lhakangtang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 332 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,140 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,140 ft (2,481 m) |
| Area | 256.0 sq mi (663.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1161°N, 101.1990°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 99 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 102 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1992 | 179 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1990 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 102 km | 17 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Apr 28, 1990 | 163 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1990 | 176 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 150 km WSW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 213 km SW of Xining, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Lhakangtang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.0").