Dêqên, China

Tibet · China

Dêqên is a mid-size city in Tibet, China with a population of 62,400. Elevation: 13,038 ft (3,974 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

62,400 Population 179/sq mi density
13,038 ft Elevation 3,974 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population62,400
Density179/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Elevation13,038 ft (3,974 m)
Population62,400
Population Density179 / sq mi
Elevation13,038 ft (3,974 m)
Coordinates29.9618°, 90.7188°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceTibet
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Dêqên

Dêqên is a mid-size city in China (Tibet) with a population of 62,400. The city sits at an elevation of 13,038 feet (3,974 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dêqên

Dêqên has an average annual temperature of -0.4°C (31°F). The hottest month is Jul (8.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-11.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 507 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.4°C / 12°F -23.3° / 1.5° 2.0
Feb -9.7°C / 15°F -21.9° / 3.2° 2.1
Mar -4.5°C / 24°F -17.1° / 7.6° 5.8
Apr -0.8°C / 31°F -10° / 10.3° 10.5
May 3.3°C / 38°F -7.5° / 16.2° 45.1
Jun 8.3°C / 47°F -3.2° / 19.6° 80.3
Jul 8.5°C / 47°F 0.1° / 18.2° 163.9
Aug 7.8°C / 46°F -0.3° / 16.5° 117.8
Sep 5.8°C / 42°F -3.2° / 15.2° 64.3
Oct 1.1°C / 34°F -8.8° / 12.8° 11.2
Nov -4.4°C / 24°F -16.1° / 6.4° 1.9
Dec -9.4°C / 15°F -21.6° / 3.4° 1.9
Dêqên has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,038 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average34.8°F
36% below China avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation13,038 ft (3,974 m)
Area349.2 sq mi (904.4 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates29.9618°N, 90.7188°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below China avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 30, 2025.

Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 68 km
Jan 18, 1993 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China M5.9 103 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 109 km
Jan 26, 1996 81 km SW of Nagqu, China M5.1 130 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 103 km
Aug 16, 1992 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China M5.0 135 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 48 km
Jun 6, 1998 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China M4.8 145 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 90 km
Oct 11, 1994 98 km NE of Lhasa, China M4.8 119 km
Jan 30, 2000 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China M4.8 146 km
Mar 5, 1997 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 97 km
Mar 21, 1995 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.7 92 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 92 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 75 km
Feb 15, 1993 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 104 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 47 km
Feb 16, 1993 126 km NNW of Dêqên, China M4.5 127 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 119 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 0.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.2 in
May 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in
June 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
July 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
September 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
October 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
November 26°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in

Dêqên has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 17°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Dêqên

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
德庆中心小学 - - - -
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Theme Parks in Dêqên

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

蓝色天国羊八井地热旅游区

Train Stations in Dêqên

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maxiang
Yangpachen
古荣
昂嘎

Airports Near Dêqên

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lhasa Gonggar International AirportLXALarge Airport
Damxung Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dêqên

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
顶嘎寺

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Meteorites
1
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Meteorites Near Dêqên

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Dêqên.

Name Year Description
Tulung Dzong 1944

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Dêqên

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1

🇨🇳 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 Dêqên

What is the population of Dêqên?

Dêqên has a population of 62,400 residents and is located in China. The population density is 179 people per square mile, spread across 349.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dêqên?

Dêqên has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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