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Weather & Climate in Dayu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dayu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,929 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 37.8°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,929 ft (2,112 m) |
| Area | 1,854.4 sq mi (4,803.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8313°N, 104.0396°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 60 km ESE of Cairima, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 24 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 91 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Dayu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 18°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.1").