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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. The area gets 303 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,928 ft (1,807 m) |
| Area | 11,172.2 sq mi (28,936.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1369°N, 103.5734°W |
| 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.