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Weather & Climate in Ya’ngan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ya’ngan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 341 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 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 168.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,717 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.8°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,717 ft (4,181 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.8437°N, 94.4375°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 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 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 225 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 161 km W of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 59 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 199 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 193 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 19, 1991 | 183 km NE of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 212 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Apr 23, 2016 | 219 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 2006 | 209 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1995 | 178 km NE of Nagqu, China | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in |
Ya’ngan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 3°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.1").