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Damxung, China

Tibet · China

Damxung is a mid-size city in Tibet, China with a population of 47,900. Elevation: 14,062 ft (4,286 m). Average temperature: 33°F (1°C).

47,900 Population 270/sq mi density
14,062 ft Elevation 4,286 meters
33°F Avg Temperature 1°C
16.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population47,900
Density270/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp33°F (1°C)
Rain16.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation14,062 ft (4,286 m)
Population47,900
Population Density270 / sq mi
Elevation14,062 ft (4,286 m)
Coordinates30.4780°, 91.1055°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature33°F (1°C)
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation16.1 inches (409 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Damxung

Damxung is a mid-size city in China (Tibet) with a population of 47,900. The city sits at an elevation of 14,062 feet (4,286 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 33°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Damxung

Damxung has an average annual temperature of -0.2°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jul (8.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 583 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.2°C / 12°F -23.1° / 1.2° 3.2
Feb -9.5°C / 15°F -21.5° / 2.7° 3.6
Mar -4°C / 25°F -17° / 7.6° 6.5
Apr -0.4°C / 31°F -10° / 10.3° 19.1
May 3.8°C / 39°F -6.7° / 16.7° 55.8
Jun 8.5°C / 47°F -2.6° / 19.4° 94.2
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F -1.1° / 18.5° 179.3
Aug 8°C / 46°F -0.8° / 17.2° 115.1
Sep 5.9°C / 43°F -3.2° / 15.7° 79.6
Oct 1.5°C / 35°F -7.9° / 13° 20.4
Nov -4.1°C / 25°F -15.5° / 6.5° 2.9
Dec -9.5°C / 15°F -21.6° / 3.3° 3.2
Damxung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 14,062 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 49°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average33.2°F
39% below China avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average49°F (10°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,062 ft (4,286 m)
Area177.4 sq mi (459.4 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates30.4780°N, 91.1055°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.1"
58% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 135 km
Jan 18, 1993 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China M5.9 81 km
Apr 19, 2006 156 km W of Nagqu, China M5.7 142 km
Mar 7, 2004 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China M5.6 130 km
Jan 26, 1996 81 km SW of Nagqu, China M5.1 62 km
Aug 16, 1992 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China M5.0 103 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 116 km
Jul 15, 2019 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China M4.9 143 km
Oct 11, 1994 98 km NE of Lhasa, China M4.8 88 km
Apr 10, 2021 Eastern Xizang M4.7 141 km
Mar 21, 1995 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 85 km
Mar 7, 2014 90 km WNW of Nagqu, China M4.7 133 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 140 km
Mar 5, 1997 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 85 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 139 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 92 km
Feb 15, 1993 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 80 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 120 km
Feb 6, 2006 152 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.5 114 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in
May 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.9 in
July 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
September 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
October 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
November 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.1 in

Damxung has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 15°F in January to 49°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Damxung

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
当雄县中学
当雄县完全小学
当雄县中学
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Radio Stations near Damxung

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Damxung

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Damxung Beima Hotel

Restaurants in Damxung

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old’s Street BBQ & Hot Pots Restaurant
Tibetan Noodles Restaurant

Train Stations in Damxung

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Damxung
宁中
龙仁

Gas Stations in Damxung

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #6632746156

Banks in Damxung

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

中国农业银行

Airports Near Damxung

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Damxung Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Damxung

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
当雄县邮政局

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Damxung

What is the population of Damxung?

Damxung has a population of 47,900 residents and is located in China. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 177.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Damxung?

Damxung has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.1 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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