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Weather & Climate in Duocai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Duocai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 336 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 30.7 inches. The area receives 113.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 14,088 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.5°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14,088 ft (4,294 m) |
| Area | 509.8 sq mi (1,320.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8103°N, 95.4213°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2010 | 233 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.9 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 239 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M6.1 | 117 km | 8 km |
| Oct 17, 2016 | Xizang-Qinghai border region | M5.9 | 114 km | 35 km |
| May 29, 2010 | 248 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.8 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.6 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 263 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 86 km | 24 km |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 270 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.5 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2000 | 258 km NW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 224 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2013 | 294 km ENE of Nagqu, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 22 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 229 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2010 | 261 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 251 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 231 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2000 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 47 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2018 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 221 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2010 | 237 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 121 km | 29 km |
| Jun 6, 2010 | 258 km NNW of Qamdo, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Duocai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 8°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").