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Weather & Climate in Loufan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loufan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 310 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,094 ft (1,248 m) |
| Area | 2,667.6 sq mi (6,909.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0918°N, 111.8072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 6 km E of Taiyuan, China | M4.7 | 77 km | 26 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1991 | 25 km SW of Yuci, China | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 1994 | 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Jan 6, 2020 | 23 km NE of Gutao, China | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China | M3.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 97 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M3.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 16 km SSW of Gutao, China | M3.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1991 | 12 km W of Taiyuan, China | M3.6 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 2000 | 128 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M3.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in |
Loufan has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").