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Weather & Climate in Ralung, China

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

Ralung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 37°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 31.9 inches. The area receives 109.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,636 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average23.0°F
57% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,636 ft (4,461 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates28.8224°N, 90.0465°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 109.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 85 km 14 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 88 km 33 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 44 km 26 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 98 km 10 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 54 km 33 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 134 km 10 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 87 km 33 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 143 km 98 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 126 km 10 km
Nov 18, 2009 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan M4.5 133 km 44 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 118 km 33 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 29 km 10 km
Jul 30, 1992 34 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 135 km 33 km
May 28, 2023 Eastern Xizang M4.5 140 km 10 km
Jul 30, 1992 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.4 108 km 33 km
Jan 2, 2023 22 km WNW of Trongsa, Bhutan M4.4 139 km 35 km
May 25, 2008 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China M4.4 103 km 10 km
May 24, 2017 28 km E of Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan M4.4 146 km 28 km
Mar 30, 2025 68 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.3 147 km 62 km
Mar 7, 1992 51 km ENE of Rikaze, China M4.3 95 km 113 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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