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Weather & Climate in Dangchengwan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dangchengwan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 341 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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 10,751 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,751 ft (3,277 m) |
| Area | 10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5001°N, 95.0408°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 20, 1996 | 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 216 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1995 | 220 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.1 | 38 km | 24 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | 265 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 1991 | 253 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.8 | 20 km | 16 km |
| Dec 9, 2013 | Gansu-Qinghai border region, China | M4.7 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 194 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 44 km | 2 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 273 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 207 km W of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 29 km | 46 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 229 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.3 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 1996 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 219 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 1998 | 231 km W of Laojunmiao, China | M4.1 | 3 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1996 | 237 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.0 | 17 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2017 | northern Qinghai, China | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2017 | 182 km SW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1998 | Xinjiang-Gansu-Qinghai border region, China | M3.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Mar 12, 2008 | 235 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M3.3 | 11 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Dangchengwan has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from 8°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").