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Weather & Climate in Ma Xiang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ma Xiang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 359 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,478 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 36.4°F |
| 33% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,478 ft (4,108 m) |
| Area | 84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9854°N, 89.1056°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 122 km | 14 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 125 km | 79 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 107 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2003 | 104 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.1 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 99 km | 26 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 100 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 88 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1996 | 110 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 112 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 112 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1996 | 112 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2002 | 111 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 101 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.7 | 141 km | 71 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.