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Nagqu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Friday at 4° · coldest night Thursday at -13°

The short of it: Nagqu weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -9 °C (17 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like -12 °C (10 °F). Today’s high -0 °C (32 °F), low -10 °C (15 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: glass falling fast, hard frost. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 05:00 local time.

NAGQU, Tuesday. — Those stepping out in Nagqu this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 0°, the night near -10°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Nagqu is 1°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NE, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 4°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at -13°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Nagqu brings highs near 1°, lows of -15° and about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 15°, January the coldest at -21°, and July the wettest with 113 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are May and July.

The sun is up 10 h 41 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 4,599 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy-9°-12°2 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-9°-13°2 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-9°-13°2 km/h–
8 AMClear sky-10°-13°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky-10°-13°2 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-8°-11°2 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear-5°-8°2 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear-3°-7°5 km/h–
1 PMClear sky-1°-6°10 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy0°-6°15 km/h–
3 PMOvercast0°-7°17 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-1°-9°19 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-1°-8°16 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-3°-10°17 km/h–
7 PMOvercast-3°-9°12 km/h–
8 PMOvercast-3°-9°10 km/h–
9 PMOvercast-4°-8°7 km/h–
10 PMOvercast-4°-9°5 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-4°-9°5 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-5°-9°4 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-6°-10°3 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-7°-10°2 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-7°-11°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-7°-11°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 0°, low -10°, dry, gusts to 35 km/h. Sun up 8:15 AM, down 6:56 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-10°0°dry35 km/h10 h 41 min
Wednesday-9°-4°0.6 mm22 km/h10 h 39 min
Thursday-13°-2°dry30 km/h10 h 39 min
Friday-11°4°dry36 km/h10 h 37 min
Saturday-5°3°dry50 km/h10 h 35 min
Sunday-6°3°dry60 km/h10 h 34 min
Monday-11°2°dry45 km/h10 h 32 min

Warmest: Friday at 4°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 60 km/h.

The Almanac · Nagqu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Nagqu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 18 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 30 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 1°, with nights near -15°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Nagqu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Nagqu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-21°3.0 mm12 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
February-1°-18°3.0 mm13 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦
March3°-13°4.0 mm15 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
April7°-8°12 mm12 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
May11°-2°35 mm12 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
June14°2°87 mm12 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦
July15°4°113 mm9 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦
August15°4°97 mm9 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
September13°1°74 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
October7°-6°22 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦
November1°-15°4.0 mm10 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
December-1°-20°3.0 mm10 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Nagqu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Nagqu today?

Right now it is -9 °C (17 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like -12 °C (10 °F). Today’s high is -0 °C (32 °F) and tonight’s low -10 °C (15 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Nagqu this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Nagqu?

Yes: glass falling fast; hard frost. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Nagqu?

July, with an average high of 15 °C (60 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -21 °C (-6 °F). The wettest month is July, with 113 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Nagqu?

May and July. May brings highs near 11 °C (51 °F) and about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain; July highs near 15 °C (60 °F) and 113 mm (4.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Nagqu?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. Nights average below freezing in Oct–May.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DamxungTibet143 km SW6°-11°3.0 mm
MaizhokunggarTibet185 km S10°-7°2.0 mm
LhünzhubTibet192 km SSW10°-7°2.0 mm
DêqênTibet212 km SW8°-9°2.0 mm
DagzêTibet212 km SSW11°-6°2.0 mm
LhasaTibet223 km SSW11°-6°2.0 mm
Chéngguān QūTibet226 km SSW12°-6°2.0 mm
DoilungdêqênTibet227 km SSW12°-6°2.0 mm

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