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Weather & Climate in Luzhang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luzhang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 325 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 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 266.3 sq mi (689.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9731°N, 98.8235°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 122 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 99 km | 8 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 116 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 96 km | 38 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 102 km | 28 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 100 km | 39 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2016 | 88 km NW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 67 km | 54 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km WNW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 89 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in |
Luzhang has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 30°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.7").