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Weather & Climate in Longquan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longquan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,220 ft (1,591 m) |
| Area | 100.9 sq mi (261.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6719°N, 102.1613°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 23, 1995 | 79 km SE of Dadukou, China | M6.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 95 km E of Dali, China | M5.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China | M5.2 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2010 | 88 km NW of Lianran, China | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 105 km NW of Longquan, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 98 km | 28 km |
| Aug 21, 2000 | 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 68 km WNW of Longquan, China | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 97 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 94 km SE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 123 km | 36 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 84 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2002 | 88 km SSE of Dadukou, China | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 95 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 6,700 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Longquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.5").