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Weather & Climate in Qiangdui, China

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

Qiangdui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 359 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 12,884 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,884 ft (3,927 m)
Area84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.0883°N, 89.3657°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 32.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 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 95 km 14 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 61 km 33 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 72 km 26 km
Jul 3, 1996 100 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.0 147 km 33 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 116 km 10 km
Jun 6, 1998 128 km NNE of Rikaze, China M4.8 143 km 33 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 84 km 33 km
Jun 6, 1998 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China M4.8 144 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 89 km 33 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 109 km 10 km
Apr 24, 1995 western Xizang M4.6 140 km 33 km
Sep 18, 1997 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China M4.6 121 km 33 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 142 km 98 km
Jul 30, 1992 34 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 140 km 33 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 65 km 10 km
Aug 22, 2002 99 km NW of Rikaze, China M4.5 148 km 39 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 112 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 108 km 10 km
May 25, 2008 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China M4.4 38 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2016 98 km WNW of Rikaze, China M4.4 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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