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Weather & Climate in Lushar, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lushar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,983 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 35.1°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,983 ft (2,738 m) |
| Area | 256.0 sq mi (663.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4842°N, 101.5633°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 1995 | 76 km WNW of Lanzhou, China | M5.6 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 144 km | 20 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 1994 | 168 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.2 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 64 km SSE of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Jul 9, 1995 | 167 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 125 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.0 | 140 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 36°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.0 in |
Lushar has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 12°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.0").