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Weather & Climate in Xêgar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xêgar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 362 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 14,685 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,685 ft (4,476 m) |
| Area | 1,415.0 sq mi (3,664.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6333°N, 87.0833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 12, 2015 | Nepal | M7.3 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau Earthquake | M7.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Apr 26, 2015 | 21 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.7 | 142 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 42 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M6.3 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 135 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M6.2 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 85 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 69 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.6 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2015 | 31 km SSE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 126 km W of Rikaze, China | M5.5 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Nov 7, 2009 | 78 km ENE of Saga, China | M5.5 | 141 km | 6 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.5 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 115 km | 79 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 37 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 96 km NNE of Lobuche, Nepal | M5.4 | 17 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2016 | 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.4 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 128 km NNE of Lobujya, Nepal | M5.2 | 50 km | 21 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 30 km SE of Kod?ri??, Nepal | M5.2 | 137 km | 15 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 12.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 11.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in |
Xêgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 18°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and November the driest (0.5").