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Weather & Climate in Dianyang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dianyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,991 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,991 ft (1,826 m) |
| Area | 7,359.9 sq mi (19,062.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7026°N, 99.1592°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 142 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 50 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 61 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 28 km | 40 km |
| Feb 13, 1990 | 132 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 27 km | 33 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 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Dianyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 51°F in December to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.6").