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Weather & Climate in Luoyang, China

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Luoyang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area292.8 sq mi (758.3 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates23.1624°N, 114.2734°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.1"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.01"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 141 km 10 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 83 km 9 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 94 km 5 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 86 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 63 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 144 km 33 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 80 km 33 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 82 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 73 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 105 km 10 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 146 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 122 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 87 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 224 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 229 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 167 km
2023 Saola Category 4 109 mph 129 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 98 mph 164 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 81 mph 275 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 86 mph 201 km
2017 Hato Category 3 86 mph 152 km
2016 Haima Category 1 81 mph 128 km
2016 Nida Category 1 63 mph 63 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 58 mph 211 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 38 km
2013 Utor Category 2 81 mph 291 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 92 mph 186 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 75 mph 215 km
2009 Molave Category 1 75 mph 201 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 104 mph 281 km
2008 Nuri Category 1 75 mph 293 km
2006 Chanchu Category 3 98 mph 251 km
2003 Dujuan Category 3 81 mph 76 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 12.0 in Wettest
July 83°F (29°C) 10.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 11.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest

Luoyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and December the driest (1.3").

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