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Weather & Climate in Laxiong, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laxiong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 315 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.9°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,139 ft (2,176 m) |
| Area | 385.9 sq mi (999.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7815°N, 102.3973°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2001 | 70 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2021 | 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M4.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 2017 | 90 km NNW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M4.3 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 55 km NNE of Xining, China | M4.2 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Jul 22, 1995 | 66 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 29 km SSW of Lanzhou, China | M4.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 63 km NW of Lanzhou, China | M3.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1996 | 79 km WSW of Xining, China | M3.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Laxiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 18°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (0.0").