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Weather & Climate in Wangdain, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wangdain has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 359 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 13,442 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 359 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,442 ft (4,097 m) |
| Area | 84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8668°N, 89.1536°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 120 km | 79 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 99 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 146 km | 57 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 88 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 101 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.7 | 138 km | 71 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | western Xizang | M4.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 99 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 39 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 117 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 100 km NW of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 86 km WNW of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.0 in |
Wangdain has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 23°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").