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Weather & Climate in Laodianzi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laodianzi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,031 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,031 ft (2,143 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.9308°N, 103.2922°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 3, 2014 | 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M6.2 | 31 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2014 | 95 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 69 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 48 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 76 km SW of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 41 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 87 km | 49 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 41 km | 37 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 95 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 36 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.