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Weather & Climate in Dongchuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 322 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 40.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,041 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,041 ft (2,146 m) |
| Area | 108.6 sq mi (281.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4766°N, 101.2847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China | M6.0 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 85 km E of Dali, China | M5.9 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 88 km E of Dali, China | M5.7 | 26 km | 7 km |
| Oct 16, 2003 | Yunnan, China | M5.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 2001 | 74 km SE of Lijiang, China | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 82 km E of Dali, China | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1992 | 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China | M5.0 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Nov 28, 2013 | 37 km ESE of Dali, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Dongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.4").