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Weather & Climate in Xamqu, China

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

Xamqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 342 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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 155.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,573 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average27.7°F
49% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,573 ft (4,137 m)
Area173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates31.4846°N, 93.7885°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 155.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jun 29, 1994 194 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.9 121 km 10 km
Mar 19, 2021 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.7 96 km 8 km
Jan 5, 2000 102 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.5 132 km 33 km
Mar 24, 2010 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.4 146 km 20 km
Apr 17, 2010 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China M5.3 146 km 35 km
May 20, 2003 165 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.2 148 km 33 km
Jan 24, 2020 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 133 km 10 km
May 11, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.2 132 km 8 km
Jun 2, 1990 127 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.2 141 km 13 km
Oct 12, 2017 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 136 km 10 km
Jun 30, 1994 193 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 118 km 33 km
Feb 23, 2016 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China M5.1 135 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2003 199 km NE of Nagqu, China M5.1 114 km 33 km
Oct 2, 1990 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.0 118 km 33 km
Mar 22, 2021 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.0 99 km 10 km
Apr 6, 2021 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China M5.0 93 km 10 km
Aug 14, 2019 220 km NNE of Shi Yomi, India M4.9 149 km 10 km
Nov 19, 1991 183 km NE of Nagqu, China M4.9 113 km 33 km
Feb 21, 2006 212 km WNW of Qamdo, China M4.9 123 km 5 km
Apr 15, 2010 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China M4.8 144 km 24 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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