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Weather & Climate in Qamdo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qamdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,614 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 41.2°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,614 ft (3,235 m) |
| Area | 42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1304°N, 97.1798°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Aug 11, 2013 | 141 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.7 | 142 km | 6 km |
| May 7, 2007 | 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 95 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 95 km S of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 136 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 111 km WSW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 131 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 146 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 2000 | 116 km SE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 1997 | 90 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 65 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 140 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 83 km W of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 83 km | 32 km |
| Apr 27, 2004 | 127 km E of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 127 km | 41 km |
| May 23, 1993 | 145 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 102 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 101 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2013 | 145 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 95 km S of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 62 km S of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2018 | BAIGE (JINSHA RIVER) | Meteorological | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Qamdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.1").