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Weather & Climate in Qiezha, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qiezha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 337 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 82.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,205 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,205 ft (3,720 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0751°N, 96.5145°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2010 | 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.9 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 125 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 104 km | 16 km |
| May 7, 2007 | 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 201 km N of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 100 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 186 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.3 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 135 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 32°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
Qiezha has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 14°F in December to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and December the driest (0.1").