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Weather & Climate in Yag La, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yag La has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 334 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 156.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,428 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 24.1°F |
| 55% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,428 ft (4,093 m) |
| Area | 173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8946°N, 93.7756°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Jan 5, 2000 | 102 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 113 km | 20 km |
| May 29, 1999 | 225 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.3 | 113 km | 35 km |
| May 20, 2003 | 165 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 119 km | 8 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 127 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 199 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 193 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 92 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 219 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 97 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.