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Leshan, China

Full City Profile

662,814 Population 135/sq mi density
1,230 ft Elevation 375 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US 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 US 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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