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Weather & Climate in Dezhou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dezhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 321 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 32.4 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,557 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4081°N, 102.1800°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 72 km NW of Dadukou, China | M5.7 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 1998 | 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2001 | 119 km NE of Lijiang, China | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 105 km E of Shangri-La, China | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1998 | 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China | M5.4 | 116 km | 48 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 126 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1991 | Sichuan-Yunnan border region, China | M4.9 | 138 km | 44 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 85 km | 35 km |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 6 km W of Zhanhe, China | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2014 | 65 km NW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 45 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 59 km SSW of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 24 km | 35 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 94 km NNW of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Dezhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 45°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.3").