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Weather & Climate in Songmai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songmai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 341 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 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,871 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,871 ft (2,399 m) |
| Area | 704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.7147°N, 99.2863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 53 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 85 km | 31 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 233 km ESE of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 119 km | 31 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 228 km SE of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1990 | 233 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 130 km | 30 km |
| May 31, 1999 | 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 52 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 34 km NNW of Yongning, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2013 | 158 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 24 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 37 km NNW of Yongning, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 216 km W of Kangding, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 228 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.6 | 124 km | 29 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 161 km WNW of Daocheng, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Songmai has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 25°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and December the driest (0.3").