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Weather & Climate in Xiongzhang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xiongzhang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 40°F in July. The area gets 353 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 74.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,760 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
40°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 26.9°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,760 ft (4,499 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6176°N, 89.3620°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 125 km | 79 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 26 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 88 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 144 km | 57 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 144 km | 40 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 101 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.7 | 146 km | 71 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.5 | 149 km | 44 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 22 km WNW of Trongsa, Bhutan | M4.4 | 147 km | 35 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 28 km E of Wangdue Phodrang, Bhutan | M4.4 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 58 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 1990 | 87 km SSW of Rikaze, China | M4.3 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 1992 | 51 km ENE of Rikaze, China | M4.3 | 92 km | 113 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 99 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 142 km | 9 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 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.