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Laocheng, China

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879 ft Elevation 268 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Laocheng enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation879 ft (268 m)
Area51.3 sq mi (133.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates24.6879°N, 114.9893°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 10.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 110 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 104 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 95 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 102 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 122 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 121 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 106 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 104 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 111 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Saola (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Saola Category 4 299 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 280 km
2016 Haima Category 1 245 km
2016 Meranti Category 1 269 km
2016 Nida Category 1 246 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 249 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 192 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 273 km
2009 Molave Category 1 285 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 252 km
2003 Dujuan Category 4 234 km
2001 Utor Category 1 211 km
2000 Bilis Category 2 185 km
1999 Maggie Category 2 216 km
1999 York Category 1 295 km
1999 Sam Category 1 253 km
1997 Victor Category 1 281 km
1995 Kent Category 3 197 km
1995 Helen Category 1 245 km
1993 Abe Category 3 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
March 59°F (15°C) 6.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 8.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Driest

Laocheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.7") and December the driest (1.4").

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