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Weather & Climate in Dongba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongba has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 329 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,032 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,032 ft (1,229 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1729°N, 99.0028°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 82 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Dec 7, 2013 | 196 km NE of Jiuquan, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2003 | 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1991 | 78 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 117 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2014 | 72 km W of Zhangye, China | M4.2 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Sep 24, 1992 | 58 km SE of Jiuquan, China | M4.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2008 | 104 km SSE of Jiuquan, China | M3.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2004 | 23 km NNE of Jiuquan, China | M3.5 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 1991 | 125 km NE of Jiuquan, China | M3.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Dongba has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and December the driest (0.0").