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Weather & Climate in Namsai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Namsai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 340 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 33.4 inches. The area receives 106.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,012 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 32.8°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,012 ft (3,966 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7855°N, 95.6148°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2010 | 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.9 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 70 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 60 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 59 km | 16 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 201 km N of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 186 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.3 | 49 km | 29 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 85 km | 2 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 46 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Namsai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 6°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").