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Weather & Climate in Darchen, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darchen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 15,098 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 31.7°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,098 ft (4,602 m) |
| Area | 1,522.7 sq mi (3,943.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9312°N, 81.2894°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jun 4, 2002 | western Xizang | M5.6 | 40 km | 33 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | 1 km E of Dh?rchula, India | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 24 km SE of D?rchul?, Nepal | M5.3 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Jun 22, 2010 | 9 km WNW of Dh?rchula, India | M5.2 | 144 km | 16 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 72 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2010 | 11 km W of Dh?rchula, India | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 2013 | 65 km NW of Jumla, Nepal | M5.0 | 143 km | 15 km |
| May 11, 2022 | 16 km NW of Dh?rchula, India | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 72 km ENE of Burang, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 18 km |
| Mar 15, 2010 | 83 km ENE of Burang, China | M4.9 | 71 km | 30 km |
| Jul 31, 1994 | 141 km NNE of Josh?math, India | M4.8 | 128 km | 35 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 208 km NNE of Burang, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 70 km WNW of Jumla, Nepal | M4.8 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Jul 5, 2010 | 104 km NW of Burang, China | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2004 | 57 km N of Dh?rchula, India | M4.8 | 98 km | 59 km |
| Jan 12, 1993 | 98 km NE of Josh?math, India | M4.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2003 | 78 km WNW of Burang, China | M4.8 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1992 | 142 km NNE of Burang, China | M4.8 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Apr 17, 1995 | 73 km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | M4.8 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Feb 1, 2006 | 49 km N of Dh?rchula, India | M4.7 | 105 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Darchen has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 12°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and May the driest (0.3").