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Weather & Climate in Lop, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lop experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,364 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,364 ft (1,330 m) |
| Area | 5,449.3 sq mi (14,113.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0789°N, 80.1818°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 28, 1998 | 13 km NNE of Zangguy, China | M5.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 19 km N of Zangguy, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2012 | 140 km S of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 24 km NNW of Zangguy, China | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2003 | 158 km SSE of Hotan, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Nov 30, 1999 | 148 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 9, 2012 | 51 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.8 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 55 km WNW of Hotan, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 21 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 25 km SE of Zangguy, China | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2009 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1992 | 161 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 43 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.6 | 126 km | 41 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 5 km NW of Zangguy, China | M4.5 | 131 km | 35 km |
| Aug 1, 2002 | 91 km SW of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 42 km S of Zangguy, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 47 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 45 km WSW of Hotan, China | M4.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 110 km S of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1999 | southern Xinjiang, China | M4.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 75 km SSE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2001 | 153 km SE of Hotan, China | M4.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kunlun Volcanic Group (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kunlun Volcanic Group | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 5,808 m (19,055 ft) | 1951 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in |
Lop has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 24°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.3") and November the driest (0.0").