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Weather & Climate in Daqian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Daqian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 342 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 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 125.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,970 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 29.6°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,970 ft (4,258 m) |
| Area | 173,953.2 sq mi (450,538.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7470°N, 92.7518°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 29, 1994 | 194 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 95 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 25 km | 8 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 129 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.7 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Mar 7, 2004 | 80 km WNW of Nagqu, China | M5.6 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jan 5, 2000 | 102 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 118 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 146 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.4 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 136 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.3 | 86 km | 35 km |
| May 20, 2003 | 165 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2016 | 136 km NNW of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 1990 | 127 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Oct 30, 2000 | 141 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 157 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 193 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 104 km | 49 km |
| May 24, 2003 | 128 km NNE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2003 | 199 km NE of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2000 | 133 km N of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Daqian has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 13°F in December to 48°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").