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Longling County, China

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270,000 Population 932/sq mi density
5,157 ft Elevation 1,572 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Longling County enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Area289.6 sq mi (750.0 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates24.5866°N, 98.6893°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.6 on May 16, 2025.

May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 97 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 96 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 43 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 76 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 92 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 108 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 115 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 121 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 39 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 54 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 59 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 78 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 72 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 91 km
Feb 1, 2011 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 76 km
Jul 22, 1991 129 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 60 km
Apr 19, 2001 163 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 25 km
Jun 14, 2001 136 km ENE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.7 139 km
May 31, 2011 Myanmar-China border region M4.7 54 km
May 30, 2014 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1991).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Unnamed Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 74 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.6 in

Longling County has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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