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Weather & Climate in Towa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Towa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 346 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 31.9 inches. The area receives 114.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,973 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 27.0°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,973 ft (4,259 m) |
| Area | 21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.0071°N, 94.9209°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
189 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 161 km W of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1993 | 205 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 212 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2004 | 176 km NE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Aug 9, 2010 | 202 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 78 km | 45 km |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 213 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2023 | 205 km N of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2012 | 207 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 73 km | 24 km |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 111 km WSW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1991 | 208 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2017 | 206 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M5.0 | 74 km | 28 km |
| Jul 28, 2015 | 204 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 75 km | 32 km |
| Aug 7, 2012 | 205 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 75 km | 24 km |
| Jul 23, 2020 | 208 km N of Shi Yomi, India | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.