Weather & Climate in Rutog, China

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

Rutog has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 363 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,953 feet.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	27.7°F
	49% below US avg
January Average	3°F (-16°C)
July Average	49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	13,953 ft (4,253 m)
Area	417.2 sq mi (1,080.4 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	33.4184°N, 79.6392°W
Timezone	Asia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"

69% below US avg

Snowfall 45.3"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.80"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Sep 3, 1992	239 km ENE of Leh, India	M5.2	145 km	33 km
Feb 6, 2013	261 km E of Leh, India	M4.9	117 km	17 km
Nov 10, 2002	299 km E of Leh, India	M4.8	148 km	33 km
Sep 7, 1992	249 km ENE of Leh, India	M4.8	148 km	15 km
Nov 6, 2001	194 km E of Leh, India	M4.8	72 km	33 km
Jul 5, 2000	201 km E of Leh, India	M4.7	63 km	33 km
Jul 7, 2000	202 km E of Leh, India	M4.7	77 km	33 km
Jan 12, 1993	274 km E of Leh, India	M4.7	141 km	33 km
Sep 19, 2022	244 km ENE of Leh, India	M4.7	148 km	10 km
Aug 9, 2023	137 km NE of Sarāhan, India	M4.7	137 km	14 km
Aug 21, 1992	239 km ENE of Leh, India	M4.7	149 km	33 km
Jun 21, 2002	293 km E of Leh, India	M4.7	141 km	33 km
Mar 4, 1990	214 km ENE of Leh, India	M4.7	135 km	33 km
Mar 4, 2021	256 km E of Leh, India	M4.7	105 km	10 km
Jul 5, 2000	208 km E of Leh, India	M4.6	86 km	33 km
Aug 23, 1992	224 km E of Leh, India	M4.6	127 km	33 km
Apr 15, 2021	140 km NE of Sar?han, India	M4.6	133 km	10 km
Jan 17, 2006	144 km ENE of Man?li, India	M4.6	121 km	10 km
Nov 6, 1992	219 km ENE of Leh, India	M4.6	132 km	12 km
Jul 5, 2000	196 km E of Leh, India	M4.5	89 km	33 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	3°F (-16°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	10°F (-12°C)	0.3 in
March	18°F (-8°C)	0.3 in
April	27°F (-3°C)	0.1 in	Driest
May	36°F (2°C)	0.2 in
June	46°F (8°C)	0.4 in
July	49°F (10°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
August	51°F (11°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
September	43°F (6°C)	0.8 in
October	30°F (-1°C)	0.2 in
November	19°F (-7°C)	0.1 in
December	11°F (-12°C)	0.2 in

Rutog has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 3°F in January to 51°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and April the driest (0.1").

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