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Weather & Climate in Marzhing, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Marzhing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 328 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 37.2 inches. The area receives 117.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,694 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,694 ft (4,174 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.3000°N, 100.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 117.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Apr 1, 2020 274 km NE of Qamdo, China M5.4 140 km 10 km
Mar 10, 1991 Southern Qinghai, China M4.9 112 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2015 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.7 138 km 15 km
May 22, 2021 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.7 114 km 10 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 97 km 33 km
Jan 23, 2020 271 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.6 139 km 10 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 38 km 33 km
Mar 25, 1998 252 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.6 142 km 33 km
May 2, 2011 Qinghai-Sichuan border region, China M4.5 145 km 24 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 106 km 21 km
May 15, 2017 272 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.5 131 km 17 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 93 km 35 km
Jun 7, 2024 159 km SW of Qihama, China M4.4 135 km 12 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 103 km 33 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 41 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2025 167 km SW of Muxihe, China M4.4 76 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2011 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 121 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2011 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 98 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2020 263 km NE of Qamdo, China M4.2 141 km 15 km
Jan 5, 2009 Southern Qinghai, China M4.1 39 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.3 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
May 39°F (4°C) 3.0 in
June 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
July 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
September 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
October 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
November 21°F (-6°C) 0.3 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest

Marzhing has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 13°F in December to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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