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Weather & Climate in Dongla, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Dongla has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 361 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,646 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation14,646 ft (4,464 m)
Area224.4 sq mi (581.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates29.0749°N, 90.7463°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 43.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.

Jul 30, 1992 68 km SW of Dêqên, China M6.1 80 km 14 km
Oct 30, 1997 70 km N of Jiangzi, China M5.3 115 km 33 km
Feb 22, 1990 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China M5.0 66 km 26 km
May 14, 2010 47 km SW of Dêqên, China M4.9 75 km 10 km
Jul 24, 1992 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China M4.8 58 km 33 km
Jan 30, 2000 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China M4.8 121 km 33 km
May 14, 2000 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan M4.7 139 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1999 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.7 89 km 33 km
Apr 21, 2021 92 km W of Dêqên, China M4.7 140 km 10 km
May 8, 2005 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China M4.6 123 km 98 km
Jul 30, 1992 34 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 110 km 33 km
Aug 4, 1997 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan M4.5 116 km 33 km
Jan 29, 2020 118 km SE of Lhasa, China M4.5 108 km 10 km
May 28, 2023 Eastern Xizang M4.5 84 km 10 km
May 6, 1990 63 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 111 km 33 km
Feb 18, 1990 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China M4.5 70 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2008 79 km W of Dêqên, China M4.5 127 km 10 km
Feb 16, 1996 117 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 126 km 33 km
Jun 28, 1995 87 km N of Tawang, India M4.4 137 km 28 km
Jul 30, 1992 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China M4.4 88 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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