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Weather & Climate in Sechang, China

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

Sechang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 343 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 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 171.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,871 feet.

Temperature

2°F Jan (-17°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average23.5°F
56% below US avg
January Average2°F (-17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation12,871 ft (3,923 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.4868°N, 94.6588°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.7"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 171.0"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 11, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 69 km 8 km
Jan 26, 2000 161 km W of Qamdo, China M5.2 99 km 33 km
Jan 24, 2020 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 68 km 10 km
Feb 23, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 73 km 10 km
Oct 12, 2017 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 75 km 10 km
Sep 4, 1993 205 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.1 129 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1994 193 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 149 km 33 km
Jul 18, 2015 212 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.1 123 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2003 199 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 141 km 33 km
Jul 27, 2023 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 128 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1990 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.0 130 km 33 km
Jul 18, 1991 208 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 127 km 33 km
Aug 5, 2012 207 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 128 km 24 km
Aug 11, 2019 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 129 km 10 km
Aug 19, 2023 205 km N of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 127 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2020 213 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 121 km 10 km
Aug 12, 2017 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 129 km 28 km
Aug 9, 2010 202 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M5.0 132 km 45 km
Jul 21, 2020 215 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M4.9 119 km 10 km
Jul 19, 2020 213 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M4.9 121 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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