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Weather & Climate in Dashan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dashan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,308 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,308 ft (1,618 m) |
| Area | 3,834.2 sq mi (9,930.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.0024°N, 100.1149°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 11, 1995 | 158 km W of Jinghong, China | M6.8 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 126 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M6.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 130 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M6.1 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M6.1 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 162 km W of Jinghong, China | M5.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M5.6 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1997 | 83 km NE of Jinghong, China | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 164 km W of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 146 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 59 km N of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 81 km | 12 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 166 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 134 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 171 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 104 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 89 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 11.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in |
Dashan has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.6").