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Weather & Climate in Dege, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dege has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 311 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 64.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 10,984 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10,984 ft (3,348 m)
Area5,688.2 sq mi (14,732.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates32.9246°N, 101.6301°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 64.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jun 9, 2022 249 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.9 65 km 7 km
Jun 9, 2022 247 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.6 71 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2022 239 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.9 76 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2022 252 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 67 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2022 240 km N of Kangding, China M4.8 85 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2005 261 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.8 63 km 35 km
Jan 19, 2025 60 km ESE of Cairima, China M4.7 101 km 24 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 143 km 10 km
Sep 20, 1994 Western Sichuan, China M4.6 27 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2022 266 km N of Kangding, China M4.6 60 km 10 km
Mar 25, 1998 252 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.6 115 km 33 km
Dec 31, 1992 Southern Qinghai, China M4.6 127 km 33 km
Jun 18, 2007 273 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.5 138 km 35 km
Mar 4, 2004 Southern Qinghai, China M4.5 150 km 21 km
Apr 1, 2019 238 km NW of Tianpeng, China M4.5 80 km 10 km
Jun 9, 2022 101 km S of Cairima, China M4.5 63 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 266 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 149 km 33 km
Mar 27, 2024 189 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.4 146 km 10 km
Jul 30, 1995 242 km NNW of Kangding, China M4.4 89 km 33 km
Jul 3, 2008 Southern Qinghai, China M4.4 113 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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