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Weather & Climate in Laotai, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laotai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 307 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 7.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,126 ft (648 m) |
| Area | 5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1187°N, 88.8642°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 40 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 228 km NNE of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Mar 29, 2007 | 45 km SE of Ürümqi, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Oct 2, 2002 | 69 km N of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 29 km |
| May 20, 2016 | 61 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2003 | 72 km NE of Changji, China | M4.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 36 km NNW of Changji, China | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 68 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.6 | 123 km | 36 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 98 km E of Ürümqi, China | M4.6 | 25 km | 24 km |
| Mar 11, 2006 | 21 km SSW of Changji, China | M4.5 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 58 km E of Ürümqi, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 30 km |
| Dec 9, 2009 | 79 km ENE of Ürümqi, China | M4.5 | 29 km | 20 km |
| Apr 30, 2016 | 21 km W of Changji, China | M4.5 | 147 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in |
Laotai has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from 6°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.1").