Weather & Climate in Dasongshu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dasongshu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,928 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,928 ft (1,807 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1369°N, 103.5734°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 72 km | 42 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 104 km | 49 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 37 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 80 km | 47 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 105 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 96 km | 35 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 94 km SE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 84 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 6,700 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.