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Weather & Climate in Ratang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ratang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 357 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 34.4 inches. The area receives 101.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,898 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 26.1°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,898 ft (4,236 m) |
| Area | 84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7181°N, 89.3683°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 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 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 1998 | 118 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1998 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 120 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 123 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Rikaze, China | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 107 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2003 | 104 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | western Xizang | M5.1 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 100 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 117 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 126 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 1996 | 110 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 112 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 112 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Jul 4, 1996 | 114 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.