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Weather & Climate in Dongxi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongxi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 351 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,144 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 38.3°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 15,144 ft (4,616 m) |
| Area | 84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6492°N, 89.1199°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Sep 18, 2011 | 43 km NW of Mangan, India | M6.9 | 139 km | 50 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jan 9, 1990 | 86 km NNW of Mangan, India | M5.5 | 105 km | 79 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 | 114 km | 26 km |
| Sep 25, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Mangan, India | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 1992 | 88 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1991 | 57 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.9 | 127 km | 57 km |
| Sep 18, 2011 | 6 km E of Mangan, India | M4.8 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Southern Tibetan Plateau | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 101 km NW of Mangan, India | M4.7 | 125 km | 71 km |
| Mar 15, 1991 | 94 km ENE of Lobujya, Nepal | M4.6 | 145 km | 43 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1995 | 117 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.5 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 92 km NE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal | M4.4 | 148 km | 60 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 36 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: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM | Meteorological | 15.0 m | 55 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Dongxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 20°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").