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 Average | 23.5°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,871 ft (3,923 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4868°N, 94.6588°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
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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