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Weather & Climate in Rikaze, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rikaze has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 12,621 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,621 ft (3,847 m) |
| Area | 69,460.8 sq mi (179,903.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2500°N, 88.8833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
224 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 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 1998 | 118 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1998 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 120 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 134 km | 79 km |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 123 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 107 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Rikaze, China | M5.2 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 128 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 136 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.1 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 1998 | western Xizang | M5.1 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Jan 16, 2003 | 104 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 117 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1998 | 126 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 117 km | 26 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 100 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Rikaze has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 24°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and December the driest (0.0").