Luding Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Luding’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in China.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Visitors to Luding will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July to a very cold 1°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -9°C in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Luding by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 459 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 24 days. For more information, please visit our Luding Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in China Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across China. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Luding Temperatures Compared World Wide
Luding’s average annual maximum temperature is 10°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, experiences an average annual temperature of 23°C, with hot summers and mild winters typical of a Mediterranean climate.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
The climate in San Francisco, USA, is mild, with an average annual temperature of 19°C and minimal seasonal variation.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Luding’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Luding climate page.
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