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Weather & Climate in Laitan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laitan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 1,025.8 sq mi (2,656.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1758°N, 106.4862°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 119 km | 37 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 45 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 26 km NE of Chonglong, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2013 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jul 23, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Qingjiang, China | M4.6 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Nov 10, 2012 | 41 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Feb 24, 1997 | 31 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 37 km WSW of Bishan, China | M4.5 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Aug 20, 1993 | 30 km NW of Yongchuan, China | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 24 km NE of Chonglong, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Feb 22, 2010 | 26 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 124 km | 44 km |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 49 km WSW of Yongchuan, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 18 km W of Jijiang, China | M4.3 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 3 km WSW of Yongrong, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.8 in |
Laitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").