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Weather & Climate in Damxung, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,062 ft (4,286 m) |
| Area | 177.4 sq mi (459.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4780°N, 91.1055°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 156 km W of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 88 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Eastern Xizang | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 90 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 92 km | 98 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 152 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 114 km | 45 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").