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Weather & Climate in Pozhang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pozhang 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 12,070 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
37°F Jul (3°C)
| Annual Average | 23.1°F |
| 57% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,070 ft (3,679 m) |
| Area | 87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1138°N, 91.8339°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 95 km | 83 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 86 km NE of Tawang, India | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 14 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan | M4.7 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2001 | 35 km NNW of Tawang, India | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 56 km NNE of Tawang, India | M4.6 | 128 km | 66 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 44 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 87 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 104 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 114 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 124 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.