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Weather & Climate in Daocheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daocheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 12,313 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,313 ft (3,753 m) |
| Area | 278.4 sq mi (721.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0379°N, 100.2974°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Aug 31, 2013 | 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.6 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 96 km SW of Kangding, China | M5.6 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1993 | 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 131 km | 31 km |
| Jan 2, 2022 | 99 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.4 | 144 km | 36 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 223 km W of Kangding, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Sep 22, 2016 | 219 km W of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 44 km N of Yongning, China | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 48 km WNW of Yongning, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 31 km |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 95 km WSW of Kangding, China | M5.0 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2012 | 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 37 km | 14 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 227 km W of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Sep 16, 2003 | 108 km WSW of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 85 km | 53 km |
| May 27, 2024 | 34 km NNW of Yongning, China | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1992 | 233 km W of Kangding, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Daocheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 21°F in January to 51°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").