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Weather & Climate in Qinglung, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qinglung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 350 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 46.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,381 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
47°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 30.8°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,381 ft (4,688 m) |
| Area | 177.4 sq mi (459.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1616°N, 90.6661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 156 km W of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Jan 16, 2014 | 173 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 46 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 172 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Eastern Xizang | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 44 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 98 km |
| Feb 20, 1993 | 209 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 152 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 30 km | 45 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1993 | 126 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2004 | 116 km W of Nagqu, China | M4.4 | 46 km | 35 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 145 km W of Nagqu, China | M4.4 | 58 km | 41 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 47°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Qinglung has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 14°F in January to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").