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Weather & Climate in Moluo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moluo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 53°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 35.7 inches. The area receives 91.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,603 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,603 ft (4,451 m) |
| Area | 42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.8039°N, 98.1004°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 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 | 85 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 2007 | 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 225 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 236 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 95 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 233 km ESE of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 95 km S of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 3, 1993 | 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 136 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 171 km E of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 228 km SE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1990 | 151 km NE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2006 | Eastern Xizang | M4.9 | 81 km | 41 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 146 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 131 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1997 | 90 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 65 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 140 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2013 | 185 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Oct 9, 2000 | 116 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 158 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 29 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 | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in |
Moluo has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 15°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.2").