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Weather & Climate in Maizhokunggar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maizhokunggar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,526 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 35.6°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,526 ft (3,818 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.8377°N, 91.7289°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 40 km | 14 km |
| Mar 20, 2016 | 195 km NW of Shi Yomi, India | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 98 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 48 km NW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 104 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 114 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1992 | 44 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 1992 | 35 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in |
Maizhokunggar has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 18°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.1").