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Weather & Climate in Linkou, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Linkou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 71°F. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.

Temperature

-1°F Jan (-18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average-1°F (-18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area224.1 sq mi (580.3 km²)
Population Density347/sq mi
Coordinates45.2762°N, 130.2733°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.

Sep 15, 2002 21 km ENE of Chaihe, China M6.4 56 km 586 km
Jan 2, 2016 21 km ENE of Chaihe, China M5.8 58 km 585 km
Nov 19, 2013 20 km NNE of Boli, China M4.8 78 km 15 km
Apr 30, 1997 36 km S of Bamiantong, China M3.9 79 km 550 km
Sep 16, 2004 47 km SSW of Mishan, China M3.9 115 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Jingbo (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Jingbo Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) -520 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -1°F (-18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.4 in
April 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
November 22°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
December 6°F (-15°C) 0.2 in

Linkou has a seasonal temperature swing of 71°F / from -1°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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