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Weather & Climate in Dana, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dana has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 38°F in July. The area gets 356 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 38.1 inches. The area receives 185.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,530 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 38°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average24.5°F
55% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average38°F (3°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13,530 ft (4,124 m)
Area84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.7052°N, 89.2357°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 185.5"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 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 91 km 14 km
Aug 25, 1998 118 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.9 116 km 33 km
Jul 20, 1998 119 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.8 113 km 33 km
Jul 3, 1996 120 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.7 112 km 33 km
Jul 31, 1996 123 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.5 115 km 33 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 48 km 33 km
Oct 5, 1998 119 km NNW of Rikaze, China M5.2 106 km 33 km
Sep 30, 1998 107 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.2 111 km 33 km
Jul 31, 1996 119 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.1 115 km 33 km
Jan 16, 2003 104 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.1 119 km 12 km
Jul 21, 1998 western Xizang M5.1 125 km 16 km
Jul 3, 1996 100 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.0 104 km 33 km
Aug 28, 1998 126 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.0 118 km 33 km
Aug 30, 1998 117 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.0 118 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2002 119 km NW of Rikaze, China M5.0 132 km 33 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 99 km 26 km
Jul 22, 2012 112 km NW of Rikaze, China M4.9 118 km 29 km
Jul 3, 2012 112 km NW of Rikaze, China M4.9 120 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1996 114 km NW of Rikaze, China M4.9 117 km 33 km
Mar 12, 1996 110 km NW of Rikaze, China M4.9 110 km 12 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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