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Weather & Climate in Dedang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dedang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 338 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 57.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,341 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,341 ft (1,628 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0118°N, 99.2396°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 115 km | 40 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 129 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 101 km | 40 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 166 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 157 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 128 km SW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 171 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2011 | Myanmar-China border region | M4.7 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 158 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 125 km | 50 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 145 km WSW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 129 km | 37 km |
| Apr 10, 2001 | 155 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.6 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2020 | 112 km NNE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.6 | 93 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in |
Dedang has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.5").