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Laba, China

Yunnan · China

Laba is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 14,636. Elevation: 3,504 ft (1,068 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,636 Population 4/sq mi density
3,504 ft Elevation 1,068 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population14,636
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation3,504 ft (1,068 m)
Population14,636
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,504 ft (1,068 m)
Coordinates22.5106°, 99.6387°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,474 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laba

Laba is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 14,636. The city sits at an elevation of 3,504 feet (1,068 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Laba

Laba has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jun (25°C), the coldest is Jan (15.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1573 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.6°C / 60°F 7.1° / 24.2° 15.7
Feb 17.2°C / 63°F 8° / 26.3° 13.2
Mar 20°C / 68°F 10.9° / 29.1° 26.6
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 14.6° / 30.9° 53.8
May 24.4°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30.5° 144.7
Jun 25°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.2° 254.3
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 20.9° / 28.1° 342.8
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.8° 306.1
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 19.6° / 28.9° 179.6
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.7° 164.9
Nov 19.3°C / 67°F 13.1° / 25.5° 49.7
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 9.4° / 23.3° 21.1
Laba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,504 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above China avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,504 ft (1,068 m)
Area3,834.2 sq mi (9,930.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates22.5106°N, 99.6387°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 11, 1995 158 km W of Jinghong, China M6.8 76 km
Apr 23, 1992 126 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M6.2 82 km
Apr 23, 1992 130 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M6.1 76 km
Jul 9, 1995 162 km W of Jinghong, China M5.9 77 km
Jun 23, 2007 114 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.6 116 km
Jun 23, 2007 98 km WSW of Jinghong, China M5.4 110 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 142 km
Jul 9, 1995 163 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M5.0 104 km
Jul 5, 1994 130 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.9 125 km
Jul 9, 1995 167 km W of Jinghong, China M4.9 88 km
Mar 19, 2010 91 km SW of Jinghong, China M4.9 130 km
Jun 29, 1995 166 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.9 97 km
Apr 23, 1992 146 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.8 70 km
Jul 18, 1995 164 km W of Jinghong, China M4.8 76 km
Sep 19, 1994 116 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 147 km
Jun 28, 1999 114 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 124 km
Jul 15, 1999 121 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar M4.8 125 km
Jan 25, 2005 59 km N of Jinghong, China M4.8 110 km
Feb 18, 1995 166 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.8 51 km
Oct 17, 1996 168 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 11.4 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 11.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in

Laba has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Laba

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lancang Jingmai AirportJMJMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laba

What is the population of Laba?

Laba has a population of 14,636 residents and is located in China. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 3,834.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laba?

Laba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches.

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