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Weather & Climate in Luocheng, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luocheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 328 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 35.2°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,255 ft (1,297 m) |
| Area | 64,896.1 sq mi (168,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6827°N, 99.5545°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 12, 1992 | 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 107 km | 22 km |
| May 3, 2012 | 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2003 | 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 2003 | 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2003 | 92 km S of Jiuquan, China | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 63 km N of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 125 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2016 | 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China | M4.8 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Jun 2, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2004 | 35 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2004 | 37 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Sep 8, 1997 | 40 km NNE of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 41 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2019 | 37 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 34 km WNW of Zhangye, China | M4.6 | 82 km | 38 km |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 29 km NW of Yanglong, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2003 | 73 km NNE of Zhangye, China | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1998 | 76 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 77 km WSW of Zhangye, China | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Luocheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 12°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.0").