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Weather & Climate in Tanggan, China

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

Tanggan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 322 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 36.1 inches. The area receives 72.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,909 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.1°F
37% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,909 ft (3,325 m)
Area8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.2042°N, 100.4123°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 72.9"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Apr 26, 1990 153 km WSW of Xining, China M6.5 88 km 8 km
Apr 26, 1990 148 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 94 km 10 km
Apr 26, 1990 141 km WSW of Xining, China M6.3 116 km 10 km
Sep 12, 2000 257 km WSW of Xining, China M6.1 99 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1994 162 km WSW of Xining, China M5.7 96 km 8 km
Feb 15, 1994 154 km WSW of Xining, China M5.6 103 km 20 km
Sep 20, 1991 159 km WSW of Xining, China M5.5 114 km 13 km
May 21, 2021 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China M5.5 146 km 10 km
May 7, 1990 143 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 92 km 33 km
May 15, 1990 157 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 104 km 14 km
Sep 23, 1994 158 km WSW of Xining, China M5.3 97 km 33 km
Sep 4, 1994 168 km WSW of Xining, China M5.2 87 km 11 km
Oct 10, 1994 156 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 98 km 33 km
Sep 12, 2000 263 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 102 km 10 km
May 27, 2021 Southern Qinghai, China M5.1 144 km 10 km
Oct 23, 2009 282 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 93 km 39 km
Sep 20, 2000 240 km SW of Xining, China M5.1 82 km 33 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km WSW of Xining, China M5.1 91 km 33 km
Sep 12, 2000 256 km SW of Xining, China M5.0 95 km 10 km
May 16, 1992 179 km WSW of Xining, China M5.0 109 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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