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Weather & Climate in Laba, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,504 ft (1,068 m) |
| Area | 3,834.2 sq mi (9,930.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5106°N, 99.6387°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jul 11, 1995 | 158 km W of Jinghong, China | M6.8 | 76 km | 13 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 126 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M6.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 130 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M6.1 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 162 km W of Jinghong, China | M5.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 114 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.6 | 116 km | 22 km |
| Jun 23, 2007 | 98 km WSW of Jinghong, China | M5.4 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 163 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km W of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 91 km SW of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 1995 | 166 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.9 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1992 | 146 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1995 | 164 km W of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 28, 1999 | 114 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 1999 | 121 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 59 km N of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 166 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Oct 17, 1996 | 168 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar | M4.7 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").