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Weather & Climate in Lucaogou, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lucaogou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 313 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 14.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 34.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,917 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,917 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 5,321.7 sq mi (13,783.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8667°N, 87.7833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Urumqi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 2003 | 45 km SSW of Shihezi, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 71 km SSW of Changji, China | M5.2 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Jun 6, 1991 | northern Xinjiang, China | M5.1 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Aug 30, 2013 | 8 km NNE of Ürümqi, China | M5.1 | 12 km | 16 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 76 km W of Turpan, China | M5.1 | 102 km | 21 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 52 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M5.0 | 123 km | 35 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 km W of Turpan, China | M5.0 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Jan 20, 2018 | 22 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1994 | 78 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 77 km W of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 109 km WSW of Turpan, China | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 57 km WSW of Changji, China | M4.9 | 91 km | 37 km |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 52 km ESE of Ürümqi, China | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 73 km WNW of Turpan, China | M4.8 | 96 km | 40 km |
| Sep 17, 1991 | 79 km SSE of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 82 km | 22 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Oct 7, 2002 | 59 km SW of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 30 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 108 km S of Ürümqi, China | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 68 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 111 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 2010 | 53 km SSE of Shihezi, China | M4.7 | 119 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in |
Lucaogou has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 13°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.1") and January the driest (0.2").