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Weather & Climate in Lufu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lufu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 318 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 41.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,515 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,515 ft (1,681 m) |
| Area | 289.2 sq mi (749.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7602°N, 103.2665°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 10, 2021 | 23 km SW of Longquan, China | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2000 | 28 km S of Zhongshu, China | M4.9 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 81 km NNW of Lianran, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 28 km |
| Nov 24, 1999 | 36 km SE of Haikou, China | M4.8 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 63 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 118 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2015 | 47 km NW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 38 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.7 | 98 km | 21 km |
| Oct 24, 1995 | 95 km N of Majie, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2001 | 16 km NE of Yuxi, China | M4.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2002 | 55 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 48 km WNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 95 km NNW of Majie, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Mar 9, 2015 | 52 km NE of Kunming, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2014 | 12 km SSE of Zhongshu, China | M4.6 | 67 km | 36 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 64 km W of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 1 km S of Kunming, China | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2001 | 29 km NW of Shilin, China | M4.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 33 km NNW of Kaiyuan, China | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1993 | 36 km NNW of Longquan, China | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 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 | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in |
Lufu has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 46°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").