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Weather & Climate in Pumaqangtang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pumaqangtang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 358 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 16,470 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 29.2°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16,470 ft (5,020 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6059°N, 90.2017°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1998 | 22 km E of Jakar, Bhutan | M5.2 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 69 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Nov 18, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.5 | 105 km | 44 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 28 km E of Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan | M4.4 | 121 km | 28 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 18 km S of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.4 | 144 km | 53 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 22 km WNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.4 | 113 km | 35 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 1990 | 66 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 58 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 99 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 148 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.