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Weather & Climate in Luqiao, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luqiao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 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 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 134.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,639 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,639 ft (1,414 m) |
| Area | 4,476.6 sq mi (11,594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9325°N, 102.2316°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 28 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 76 km | 14 km |
| May 13, 2008 | 58 km NNW of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 96 km SW of Kangding, China | M5.6 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.4 | 32 km | 7 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 42 km S of Kangding, China | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2010 | 70 km NW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2008 | 20 km WNW of Kangding, China | M5.1 | 48 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2001 | 95 km WSW of Kangding, China | M5.0 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2022 | 72 km E of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2023 | 35 km SSE of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in |
Luqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.4").