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Weather & Climate in Dongchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongchuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,062 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 28.1°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,062 ft (3,067 m) |
| Area | 3,453.1 sq mi (8,943.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3680°N, 101.8357°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 70 km | 13 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 38 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 63 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 46 km | 21 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 70 km W of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2012 | 55 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Jun 3, 2017 | 60 km E of Wuwei, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in |
Dongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 6°F in January to 48°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.1").