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Weather & Climate in Lhünzhub, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lhünzhub has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,385 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,385 ft (3,775 m) |
| Area | 100.0 sq mi (258.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8931°N, 91.2617°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 99 km | 98 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in |
Lhünzhub has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 23°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.0").