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Weather & Climate in Dopozhang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dopozhang has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 356 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 32.3 inches. The area receives 57.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,087 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 33.3°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,087 ft (3,684 m) |
| Area | 87.9 sq mi (227.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3165°N, 91.6847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jun 9, 1996 | 87 km NNE of Tawang, India | M5.2 | 121 km | 83 km |
| Aug 16, 1992 | 110 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 96 km ESE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 98 km NE of Lhasa, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 14 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2000 | 60 km NNE of Trashi Yangtse, Bhutan | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | Eastern Xizang | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 118 km SE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 103 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 67 km NNE of Lhuentse, Bhutan | M4.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 121 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 144 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1995 | 87 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 108 km | 28 km |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 117 km N of Tawang, India | M4.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 104 km E of Lhasa, China | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 1992 | 44 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 114 km ENE of Lhasa, China | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.