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Weather & Climate in Laojiezi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laojiezi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 325 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 91.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 8,041 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,041 ft (2,451 m) |
| Area | 8,663.7 sq mi (22,439.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8646°N, 103.1371°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 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 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 106 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.2 | 34 km | 42 km |
| May 18, 2020 | 42 km W of Zhaotong, China | M5.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 71 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 39 km | 35 km |
| Feb 8, 2017 | 28 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2013 | 64 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2019 | 91 km N of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 12, 2012 | 88 km WSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 2011 | 68 km W of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 45 km | 45 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 57 km | 37 km |
| Aug 5, 2005 | 89 km E of Dadukou, China | M4.8 | 70 km | 49 km |
| Aug 7, 1990 | 26 km SE of Xichang, China | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1955 | JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 14 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.