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Weather & Climate in Qiangma, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiangma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 352 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 62.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,174 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 29.4°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,174 ft (4,625 m) |
| Area | 2,110.8 sq mi (5,467.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9764°N, 90.8450°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 156 km W of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 118 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 231 km NW of Nagqu, China | M5.3 | 136 km | 35 km |
| Jan 13, 2016 | 136 km NNW of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Oct 28, 2000 | 129 km N of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2022 | 82 km NNW of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2014 | 173 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 54 km | 46 km |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 108 km N of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2003 | 235 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 52 km |
| Apr 9, 1993 | 267 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2007 | 206 km NW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 57 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 172 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2000 | 134 km N of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Eastern Xizang | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 43 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in |
Qiangma has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 14°F in January to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").