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Weather & Climate in Yangla, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yangla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 337 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 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 77.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,438 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average34.0°F
37% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,438 ft (2,267 m)
Area278.4 sq mi (721.1 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates28.9418°N, 99.1278°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 77.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 81 km 8 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 115 km 31 km
Sep 22, 2016 223 km W of Kangding, China M5.3 146 km 21 km
Sep 22, 2016 219 km W of Kangding, China M5.2 148 km 22 km
Apr 8, 1990 233 km ESE of Qamdo, China M5.2 125 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 81 km 10 km
May 3, 1993 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China M5.1 138 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2024 48 km WNW of Yongning, China M5.0 147 km 31 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 11 km 33 km
Dec 28, 1990 228 km SE of Qamdo, China M5.0 101 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2013 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 83 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2013 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 84 km 10 km
Sep 3, 2013 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 83 km 10 km
Sep 26, 2016 227 km W of Kangding, China M4.9 145 km 23 km
Apr 14, 2012 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China M4.9 102 km 14 km
Jan 7, 1992 233 km W of Kangding, China M4.8 137 km 36 km
May 31, 1999 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 51 km 52 km
Aug 19, 1990 233 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 105 km 30 km
Oct 18, 1993 158 km SE of Qamdo, China M4.8 149 km 29 km
Sep 22, 2016 214 km W of Kangding, China M4.7 142 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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