Chakda
Jamda · Nagqu Shi · China
Jiangda, also Jamda or Jagda is a township of Sog County in the Nagqu Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It lies on the Nu River, about 170 kilometres (110 mi) by road from Sog. As of 2010 it had a population of 3,155 people.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 19°C (65°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -15°C (6°F).
The wettest month is July, with rain on about 20 days.
May is the sunniest month, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- -4°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 1 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 13 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1023 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:52 / 18:58
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Chakda
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 0° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 14° | 17° | 19° | 18° | 16° | 11° | 6° | 2° |
| Average low | -15° | -11° | -6° | -2° | 1° | 5° | 7° | 6° | 4° | -2° | -9° | -14° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 6 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 57 | 129 | 131 | 99 | 97 | 33 | 6 | 4 |
| Rain days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 11 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 14 | 13.3 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 46 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 49 | 45 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Go score | 39 | 36 | 33 | 39 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 46 | 45 | 40 | 40 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Chakda, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Chakda: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Chinese Yuan
CNY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 6.67 CNY
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Meal, casual restaurantCN¥76.00≈ $11.00
- CappuccinoCN¥19.00≈ $2.90
- Beer (0.5 l)CN¥28.00≈ $4.20
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CN¥8.80≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmCN¥53.00≈ $8.00
- Public transport ticketCN¥10.00≈ $1.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCN¥660≈ $99.00
Estimated from China’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 48% of US levels.
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 6Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.2 (2020).
How to get to Chakda
Nearest airports
- LZYNyingchi Mainling AirportNyingchi (Mainling)242 km
- BPXQamdo Bangda AirportBangda279 km
- YUSYushu Batang AirportYushu (Batang)291 km
- LGZShannan Longzi AirportShannan393 km
Distances
- Beijing2,189 km 37 h 57 · 3 h 27
- Shanghai2,564 km 44 h 27 · 3 h 56
- Chongqing1,185 km 20 h 32 · 2 h 10
- Chengdu926 km 16 h 03 · 1 h 50
- Guangzhou2,079 km 36 h 02 · 3 h 19
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chakda?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Chakda is June–August.
What is the weather like in Chakda in October?
In October, Chakda averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of -2°C (29°F), with 33 mm of rain on about 8 days.
What is the rainiest month in Chakda?
July, with rain on about 20 days.
What is the nearest airport to Chakda?
Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), about 242 km away.
What power plugs are used in China?
Plug types A, C, I, at 220 V.
What currency is used in China?
Chinese Yuan (CNY).
What is the emergency number in China?
110.
Is China safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Chakda in?
Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).