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Leshan, China

Sichuan · China

Leshan is a major city in Sichuan, China with a population of 662,814. Elevation: 1,230 ft (375 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

662,814 Population 135/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population662,814
Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Population662,814
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Coordinates29.5623°, 103.7639°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceSichuan
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,545 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Leshan

Leshan is a major city in China (Sichuan) with a population of 662,814. The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet (375 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Leshan

Leshan has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1437 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.1°C / 43°F -1.6° / 15.1° 19.5
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F 1.2° / 19.4° 23.9
Mar 14.4°C / 58°F 4.9° / 26.7° 50.6
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 9.3° / 30.2° 109.9
May 21.6°C / 71°F 12.8° / 31.4° 163.0
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 17.5° / 32.7° 146.1
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 19.7° / 34.3° 282.0
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 18.8° / 34.5° 300.5
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 16.2° / 31.2° 205.9
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 10.9° / 26.8° 83.7
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 3.4° / 22.1° 34.8
Dec 6.9°C / 44°F -0.6° / 15.5° 16.7
Leshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above China avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,230 ft (375 m)
Area4,911.2 sq mi (12,720.1 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates29.5623°N, 103.7639°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 23, 2025.

Sep 5, 2022 44 km SE of Kangding, China M6.6 148 km
Apr 20, 2013 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China M6.6 118 km
Jun 1, 2022 48 km W of Linqiong, China M5.8 121 km
Jun 1, 2022 Western Sichuan, China M5.3 126 km
Jan 14, 2015 59 km WSW of Leshan, China M5.3 59 km
Apr 21, 2013 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.2 112 km
Apr 20, 2013 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.1 109 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 108 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 54 km
Apr 20, 2013 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.1 105 km
Apr 20, 2013 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.1 110 km
Apr 21, 2013 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.0 103 km
Apr 20, 2013 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China M5.0 113 km
Sep 7, 2019 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China M5.0 113 km
Jan 4, 2021 4 km N of Luocheng, China M5.0 30 km
Oct 13, 1993 102 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.0 109 km
May 20, 2022 72 km E of Kangding, China M4.9 109 km
Feb 25, 2019 21 km NW of Zigong, China M4.9 83 km
Sep 8, 2019 22 km NW of Zigong, China M4.9 81 km
Feb 23, 2019 28 km NW of Zigong, China M4.9 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1935 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake - 100 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
April 65°F (19°C) 3.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 13.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest

Leshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.0") and December the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Leshan

Institution Type Founded Website
乐山师范学院 College - ,
乐山师范学院 College - ,
乐山职业技术学院 College - ,
乐山职业技术学院 College - ,
成都理工大学工程技术学院 University - ,
空军西安飞行学院(夹江校区) University - ,

Schools in Leshan

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
乐山外国语学校 - - - -
四川省乐山第一中学校 - - - -
乐山嘉祥外国语学校 - - - -
乐山东辰外国语学校 - - - -
乐山外国语学校 - - - -
四川省乐山第一中学校 - - - -
乐山嘉祥外国语学校 - - - -
乐山东辰外国语学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Leshan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Leshan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
乐山市博物馆
夹江博物馆
手工造纸临时展厅

Farmers Markets in Leshan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
万象陶瓷城
三江国际建材采购中心
三江国际陶瓷城
中国西部不锈钢金属综合交易市场
西河农贸市场
西部瓷都市场

Hotels in Leshan

14 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elysee Garden Hotel
Guanghangong Hotel
Honglilai Hotel (Leshan Grand Budda)
ibis hotel
Jinye Express Hotel
Vienna international hotel
东方海棠
乐山凯涞商务酒店
学府花园酒店
桔子酒店
汉庭酒店
泊桥青居
茗山居酒店
金海棠大酒店

Restaurants in Leshan

24 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Local Duck Takeaway
Local Dumpling
Local Hotpot
Local Hotpot
Local Noodle
Local Sichuan
Old House
Que Ji Ba Dian
Small Bean & Begonia
九九豆腐脑
俊辉叶儿粑
冯三孃翘脚牛肉
刘二孃味精素面
吊锅洋芋饭
头牌牛肉面
小胡砂锅
崇州曾老五兔头
杨家大院
游记肥肠
王二娃跷脚牛肉
美丽豆汤饭
薛旺子
记老四钵钵鸡
谢老五翘脚牛肉

Cafes in Leshan

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

33 Coffee Shop
3X3 Coffee Shop
Best coffee shop
Bubble Tea shops
Hopper Cafe
Local Mini Pancake
Mimi’s Cafe
Old Street Coffee
Only Coffee
Pâtisserie Truffle
Sabra Cafe
方盒子咖啡
福泉门

Monuments in Leshan

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leshan Giant Buddha
四望关牌坊

Train Stations in Leshan

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Leshan
乐山港

Bus Stations in Leshan

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bus Terminal
CLOSED Central Bus Station(Xiaoba Busbahnhof )
Leshan Bus Station
乐山联运汽车站
公交客运站
肖坝旅游车站

Gas Stations in Leshan

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1257081432
CN #7127925851
CN #7127934938
CN #7141500340
CN #7448477991
Gas station
PetroChina
Sinopec
Sinopec
uSmile
uSmile
壳牌

Banks in Leshan

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China
Bank of China
China Construction Bank

Shopping Malls in Leshan

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ivan mall
世豪广场

Airports Near Leshan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Leshan Jiajiang Airport-Small Airport
Pengshan Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Leshan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Leshan

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic AreaMixed1996

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leshan

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Big church building
Big church building
Lingyun Temple
Zhongyan Temple
乐山文庙
大悲寺

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Leshan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 25
Cafes 14
Supermarkets 1
Banks 3
Hotels 13
Parks 14
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Leshan

Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area
Mixed · inscribed 1996
The first Buddhist temple in China was built here in Sichuan Province in the 1st century A.D. in the beautiful surroundings of the summit Mount Emei. The addition of other temples turned the site into one of Buddhism's holiest sites. Over the centuries, the cu...

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leshan

What is the population of Leshan?

Leshan has a population of 662,814 residents and is located in China. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 4,911.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leshan?

Leshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches.

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