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Qamdo Shi
Qamdo Shi
Tibet, China

Racham

Racham is a locality in Tibet, China, 3,709 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now15°C
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec
Population–
Local time15:40
31.60° N, 96.70° EElevation 3,709 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Rachamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low9° / -4°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeJan · Jul · Dec

Best: Jan · Jul · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Racham at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Jul · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month17°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-20°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthJune

102 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 77 km

Weather in Racham

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
15°C

Cloudy · wind 13 km/h · humidity 34%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°2°
Sat31 Oct15°2°
Sun1 Nov15°1°
Mon2 Nov15°0°0.9 mm
Tue3 Nov9°0°4.1 mm
Wed4 Nov11°-3°
Thu5 Nov11°-2°
Fri6 Nov10°-1°0.7 mm
Sat7 Nov8°-1°2.9 mm
Sun8 Nov6°-3°

When to go to Racham

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575446374157585751355458
High-5°-2°2°8°13°16°17°17°15°9°0°-5°
Low-21°-18°-13°-6°-1°4°6°6°3°-4°-15°-20°
Rain (mm)2410225210211298763363
Wet days114816232220201020

What's on in Racham

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Racham

All monuments

Nature around Racham

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Racham

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Racham

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Qamdo 36 km ↘1951 · 105 km
6.0Qamdo 31 km ←1953 · 63 km
5.8Qamdo 84 km ↙1953 · 123 km
5.8Qamdo 63 km ↘1951 · 131 km

Towns and villages around Racham

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Racham

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Racham?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, July and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Racham.
What is the hottest month in Racham?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the coldest month in Racham?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Racham?
June is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.