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Weather & Climate in Xia Zanggor, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xia Zanggor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 321 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 41.0 inches. The area receives 149.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,612 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
47°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,612 ft (3,844 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0675°N, 100.6988°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Oct 23, 2009 | 282 km SW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 39 km |
| Sep 27, 1999 | 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1999 | 285 km SW of Xining, China | M4.9 | 103 km | 44 km |
| May 22, 2021 | 261 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 1994 | Western Sichuan, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.5 | 21 km | 35 km |
| Mar 4, 2004 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.5 | 24 km | 21 km |
| Sep 20, 2001 | 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2004 | 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.4 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 259 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Sep 6, 1999 | 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 264 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2009 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2008 | 243 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M4.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Xia Zanggor has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 11°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.1").