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Weather & Climate in Sajia, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sajia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 359 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 15,233 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,233 ft (4,643 m) |
| Area | 1,415.0 sq mi (3,664.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.9167°N, 88.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
346 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M6.2 | 72 km | 12 km |
| Aug 25, 1998 | 118 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1998 | 119 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 120 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 46 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 78 km | 79 km |
| Jul 31, 1996 | 123 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 72 km | 9 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 128 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 66 km | 21 km |
| Aug 1, 1999 | 55 km N of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 139 km | 40 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 107 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.2 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 100 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83 km NE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2001 | 107 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Sajia has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and December the driest (0.2").