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Weather & Climate in Dala, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,361 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 35.4°F |
| 34% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,361 ft (3,158 m) |
| Area | 293.5 sq mi (760.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8833°N, 103.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 24 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | 151 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 153 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 76 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Dala has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 16°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (0.1").