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Weather & Climate in Maqian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maqian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 362 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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,850 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 30.6°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,850 ft (4,831 m) |
| Area | 177.4 sq mi (459.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6577°N, 90.1912°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 156 km W of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 22 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jan 16, 2014 | 173 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 25 km | 46 km |
| Jan 16, 2003 | 235 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 109 km | 52 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 172 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 267 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Eastern Xizang | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1993 | 209 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.6 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 2007 | 279 km N of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Feb 16, 1993 | 126 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 152 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 44 km | 45 km |
| Apr 14, 2019 | 282 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2004 | 116 km W of Nagqu, China | M4.4 | 62 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.