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Weather & Climate in Nagqu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nagqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 14,803 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,803 ft (4,512 m) |
| Area | 173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4768°N, 92.0573°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Mar 24, 2010 | 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 80 km | 11 km |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 118 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2000 | 102 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 146 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.3 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 141 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 127 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Jan 13, 2016 | 136 km NNW of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2000 | 133 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 49 km |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Oct 31, 2000 | 141 km N of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in |
Nagqu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 10°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").