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Weather & Climate in Zangkaxa, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zangkaxa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 355 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 14,557 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 26.6°F |
| 51% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,557 ft (4,437 m) |
| Area | 417.2 sq mi (1,080.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7129°N, 80.3768°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Apr 13, 2024 | western Xizang | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1992 | 239 km ENE of Leh, India | M5.2 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | western Xizang | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | western Xizang | M5.0 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Apr 29, 2025 | western Xizang | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2009 | 253 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Feb 6, 2013 | 261 km E of Leh, India | M4.9 | 60 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2006 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 94 km | 49 km |
| May 6, 2007 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | western Xizang | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 250 km ENE of Leh, India | M4.9 | 108 km | 62 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 297 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Nov 10, 2002 | 299 km E of Leh, India | M4.8 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 2001 | 194 km E of Leh, India | M4.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 1992 | 249 km ENE of Leh, India | M4.8 | 105 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 2007 | western Xizang | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2007 | western Xizang | M4.8 | 150 km | 30 km |
| May 20, 2024 | western Xizang | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2000 | 202 km E of Leh, India | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 239 km ENE of Leh, India | M4.7 | 112 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 |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 36°F (2°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in |
Zangkaxa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 3°F in January to 52°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.1") and February the driest (0.0").