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Weather & Climate in Zhexiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhexiao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-5°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 43°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 32.7 inches. The area receives 103.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,107 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
43°F Jul (6°C)
| Annual Average | 23.9°F |
| 56% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,107 ft (3,995 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5199°N, 95.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2010 | 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.9 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 90 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 78 km | 7 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 67 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 201 km N of Qamdo, China | M5.4 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 186 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.3 | 22 km | 29 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 223 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 100 km | 2 km |
| Oct 12, 2017 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 227 km WNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 59 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.