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Weather & Climate in Longqu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longqu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 317 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 6.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Area | 14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8297°N, 100.2939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Oct 26, 1993 | 141 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.9 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2009 | 75 km E of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 29 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 113 km SW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 96 km | 20 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 82 km W of Jinchang, China | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2024 | 37 km ENE of Mole, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jan 17, 2008 | 92 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 79 km | 42 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 109 km SW of Jinchang, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Longqu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 15°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.0").