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Weather & Climate in Sozhug, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sozhug has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 44°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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 73.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,513 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
44°F Jul (7°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,513 ft (3,814 m) |
| Area | 87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4234°N, 91.8729°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 126 km | 83 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 22 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan | M4.7 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 2016 | 195 km NW of Shi Yomi, India | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 87 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 104 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 114 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2000 | 120 km NE of Tawang, India | M4.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2020 | 124 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2013 | 99 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Sozhug has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 18°F in January to 55°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.0").