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Weather & Climate in Quxu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quxu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 11,808 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.2°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 11,808 ft (3,599 m) |
| Area | 224.4 sq mi (581.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3554°N, 90.7321°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 64 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 94 km | 98 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 104 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1999 | 48 km NW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in |
Quxu has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 23°F in January to 53°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.0").