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Weather & Climate in Norbusa, China

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

Norbusa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July. The area gets 350 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 36.0 inches. The area receives 118.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,816 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average23.1°F
57% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,816 ft (4,211 m)
Area87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.2178°N, 92.2023°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 118.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jun 9, 1996 87 km NNE of Tawang, India M5.2 99 km 83 km
Aug 16, 1992 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China M5.0 102 km 33 km
Jun 2, 1997 86 km NE of Tawang, India M4.8 137 km 33 km
Oct 11, 1994 98 km NE of Lhasa, China M4.8 107 km 14 km
Jan 30, 2000 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China M4.8 22 km 33 km
May 14, 2000 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan M4.7 131 km 33 km
Mar 20, 2016 195 km NW of Shi Yomi, India M4.7 127 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2021 56 km NNE of Tawang, India M4.6 134 km 66 km
May 28, 2023 Eastern Xizang M4.5 93 km 10 km
Apr 22, 1996 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China M4.5 93 km 33 km
Aug 3, 2025 121 km E of Lhasa, China M4.5 65 km 10 km
Jan 29, 2020 118 km SE of Lhasa, China M4.5 64 km 10 km
Aug 4, 1997 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan M4.5 132 km 33 km
Dec 24, 1991 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China M4.4 93 km 33 km
Jul 31, 1993 44 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 140 km 33 km
Feb 16, 1996 117 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 70 km 33 km
Jun 28, 1995 87 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 100 km 28 km
Jan 15, 2025 104 km E of Lhasa, China M4.4 55 km 10 km
Jan 16, 2024 114 km ENE of Lhasa, China M4.3 73 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2025 95 km NW of Shi Yomi, India M4.2 150 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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