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Weather & Climate in Molo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Molo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 338 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 42.0 inches. The area receives 95.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 11,873 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,873 ft (3,619 m) |
| Area | 42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8600°N, 98.2730°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 11, 2013 | 141 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.7 | 95 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 2007 | 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 236 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 225 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 123 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 233 km ESE of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 95 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 95 km S of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 171 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 136 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 151 km NE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 228 km SE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 146 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | Eastern Xizang | M4.9 | 65 km | 41 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 131 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 227 km W of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Jan 7, 1992 | 233 km W of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 36 km |
| Aug 17, 1997 | 90 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Oct 9, 2000 | 116 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 140 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2018 | BAIGE (JINSHA RIVER) | Meteorological | — | — | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in |
Molo has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 18°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.2").