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Nagqu Shi
Tibet, China

Samcang

Samcang is a locality in Tibet, China, 4,971 m above sea level. The climate is classified as tundra (Köppen ET), with a short, cool summer and a long cold season.

Now-6°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov
Population–
Local time09:29
30.70° N, 88.30° EElevation 4,971 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Samcangweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53October
October: high / low4° / -9°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Nov

Best: Jan–Feb · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Samcang at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month13°C

Average high in June

Coolest month-20°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

137 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

2 mm of rain

Weather in Samcang

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

14-day forecast
-6°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 26%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct6°-6°
Wed28 Oct6°-6°
Thu29 Oct8°-5°
Fri30 Oct1°-2°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct-1°-10°17.4 mm
Sun1 Nov-4°-17°
Mon2 Nov-3°-17°
Tue3 Nov-4°-18°
Wed4 Nov-5°-20°
Thu5 Nov-5°-18°

When to go to Samcang

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score575753483940332627535756
High-5°-3°0°4°8°13°13°12°10°4°-1°-3°
Low-20°-19°-13°-9°-6°-2°1°0°-3°-9°-16°-19°
Rain (mm)2236277313714671832
Wet days0123814191713211

What's on in Samcang

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

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Samcang

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samcang

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.2Shigatse 143 km ↑1980 · 35 km
5.9Shigatse 119 km ↖1998 · 71 km
5.8Shigatse 282 km ↖1952 · 118 km
5.8Shigatse 177 km ↖2018 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Samcang

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

Places near Samcang

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samcang?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samcang.
What is the hottest month in Samcang?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the coldest month in Samcang?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samcang?
July is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.