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Weather & Climate in Samdo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samdo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 345 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 118.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,474 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 35.7°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,474 ft (3,802 m) |
| Area | 42,070.5 sq mi (108,962.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2143°N, 96.5994°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 7, 2007 | 62 km ENE of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 114 km | 12 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 95 km S of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 161 km W of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 95 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 111 km WSW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1997 | 90 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 101 km | 65 km |
| Jan 18, 1997 | 102 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 95 km S of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 83 km W of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 30 km | 32 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 101 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2000 | 62 km S of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2000 | 164 km W of Qamdo, China | M4.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 84 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1997 | 71 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 26, 1997 | 105 km SSW of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1997 | 76 km SSE of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2022 | 107 km WSW of Qamdo, China | M4.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2017 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 103 km | 29 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 191 km NW of Qamdo, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in |
Samdo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 5°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.2").