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Weather & Climate in Maindong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maindong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 16,073 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16,073 ft (4,899 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3333°N, 85.4167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Jan 9, 2008 | western Xizang | M6.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | western Xizang | M5.9 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 213 km NNE of Saga, China | M5.8 | 50 km | 13 km |
| Jan 22, 2008 | western Xizang | M5.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 231 km NNE of Saga, China | M5.4 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Mar 30, 2014 | 258 km NNE of Saga, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 13 km |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 262 km NNE of Saga, China | M5.2 | 99 km | 9 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 275 km NNE of Saga, China | M5.2 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Jun 8, 2008 | western Xizang | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2013 | 266 km NNE of Saga, China | M5.1 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Jan 9, 2008 | western Xizang | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | western Xizang | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 271 km NNE of Saga, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Jan 5, 2010 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 118 km | 54 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 186 km NNE of Saga, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2008 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1990 | 206 km NNE of Saga, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2008 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1990 | 200 km NE of Saga, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Maindong has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 7°F in January to 56°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and November the driest (0.4").