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Weather & Climate in Laojunmiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laojunmiao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,647 ft (2,026 m) |
| Area | 5,661.6 sq mi (14,663.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8333°N, 97.7333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 20, 1996 | 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 148 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 52 km | 22 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2001 | 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2009 | 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 144 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 146 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 99 km WSW of Yanglong, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2013 | 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 32 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 140 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 29 km NW of Yanglong, China | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 147 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2003 | 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China | M4.5 | 11 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Laojunmiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 11°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and December the driest (0.0").