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Weather & Climate in Nomhon, China

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

Nomhon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 339 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 9,429 feet.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average35.2°F
35% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,429 ft (2,874 m)
Coordinates36.3706°N, 96.4082°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 35.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.40"
Driest Month (May) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Apr 17, 2003 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M6.4 129 km 14 km
Aug 31, 2009 297 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.8 147 km 6 km
May 10, 2004 278 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.6 125 km 10 km
Feb 9, 1997 Southern Qinghai, China M5.5 93 km 10 km
May 4, 2004 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.5 130 km 14 km
Sep 2, 1991 northern Qinghai, China M5.5 149 km 10 km
Oct 26, 2002 Southern Qinghai, China M5.4 140 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2009 291 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.3 149 km 10 km
Mar 29, 2006 Southern Qinghai, China M5.3 142 km 35 km
May 4, 2004 271 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 131 km 10 km
Mar 16, 2004 269 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 134 km 14 km
May 3, 2003 280 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 124 km 10 km
Sep 17, 2009 289 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 147 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2004 272 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 130 km 41 km
Jun 5, 2013 292 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 144 km 9 km
Dec 21, 2009 273 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 130 km 10 km
May 22, 2002 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 117 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2023 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 86 km 10 km
Jan 6, 1997 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 148 km 33 km
Feb 3, 2023 northern Qinghai, China M5.0 90 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 0.2 in
October 41°F (5°C) 0.0 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in

Nomhon has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 9°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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