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Weather & Climate in Longshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,217 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,217 ft (1,590 m) |
| Area | 289.6 sq mi (750.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6009°N, 98.7042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 37 km | 40 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 53 km | 39 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2011 | 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 80 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 70 km | 40 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2011 | 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 78 km | 31 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 163 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2001 | 136 km ENE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.7 | 137 km | 108 km |
| May 31, 2011 | Myanmar-China border region | M4.7 | 52 km | 35 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 73 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in |
Longshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 49°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and January the driest (0.6").