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Weather & Climate in Dêqên, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dêqên has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13,038 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,038 ft (3,974 m) |
| Area | 349.2 sq mi (904.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 179/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9618°N, 90.7188°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 102 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M5.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jan 26, 1996 | 81 km SW of Nagqu, China | M5.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 26 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 97 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 1995 | 91 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1993 | 103 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 47 km | 98 km |
| Feb 16, 1993 | 126 km NNW of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.0 in |
Dêqên has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 17°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.0").