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Weather & Climate in Xia Dawo, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xia Dawo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 327 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 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 122.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 13,064 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 30.9°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13,064 ft (3,982 m) |
| Area | 8,750.6 sq mi (22,663.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0037°N, 99.2605°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M7.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 257 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 147 km | 20 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 189 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.5 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2000 | 263 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 200 km W of Oula Xiuma, China | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | Southern Qinghai, China | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Xia Dawo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 7°F in January to 50°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").