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Licheng, China

Guangdong · China

Licheng is a large city in Guangdong, China with a population of 172,775. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

172,775 Population 277/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
67.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population172,775
Density277/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain67.5 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population172,775
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates23.2955°, 113.8247°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation67.5 inches (1,715 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Licheng

Licheng is a large city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 172,775. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Licheng

Licheng has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.2°C), the coldest is Dec (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2140 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.3°C / 58°F 0.9° / 27.6° 26.6
Feb 16.4°C / 61°F 5° / 29° 99.8
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 8.9° / 31° 168.1
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 12.2° / 32° 293.0
May 25.4°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.1° 363.2
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 21.9° / 32.6° 458.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 23.8° / 34.3° 182.4
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22.8° / 33.8° 275.2
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 19.9° / 33.8° 170.8
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 13.2° / 32.9° 35.9
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 7.4° / 31.1° 48.6
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 1.3° / 27.6° 17.5
Licheng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above China avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area623.5 sq mi (1,614.8 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates23.2955°N, 113.8247°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.5"
78% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 93 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 100 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 94 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 80 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 98 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 92 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 94 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 93 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 133 km
Jun 23, 2025 13 km N of Qingyuan, China M4.0 99 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 125 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

45 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 220 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 209 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 178 km
2023 Saola Category 4 144 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 177 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 252 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 192 km
2017 Hato Category 3 154 km
2016 Haima Category 1 175 km
2016 Nida Category 1 86 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 259 km
2013 Usagi Category 2 86 km
2013 Utor Category 2 266 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 178 km
2009 Koppu Category 1 210 km
2009 Molave Category 1 249 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 275 km
2006 Chanchu Category 3 298 km
2003 Dujuan Category 3 78 km
2001 Yutu Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 9.2 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 9.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest

Licheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 56°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Licheng

Institution Type Founded Website
Guangzhou College of Commerce College
Guangzhou University (Huangpu Campus) University
广州康大职业技术学院(东校区) College
广州康大职业技术学院(北校区) College
广州理工学院(惠州校区) College Visit →
西安电子科技大学广州研究院 College Visit →

Schools in Licheng

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
增城区第一中学
富鹏小学
华商职业学院汽车工程学院
荔景中学
增城区第二中学
Licheng Middle School
广州市执信中学增城实验学校(小学部)
广州市执信中学增城实验学校(初中部)
Zengcheng Senior High School
荔城三中
荔城街城丰小学
增城中学
大鹏小学
增城中学附属英华学校
荔城街第二中学
增城区实验小学
Zengcheng Middle School
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Radio Stations near Licheng

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
广州汽车音乐电台金曲音乐广播 music, news MP3
羊城交通电台 traffic MP3

Museums in Licheng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
东江纵队纪念馆
可园博物馆
增城区博物馆
岭南美术馆
葛洪博物馆

Libraries in Licheng

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Zhongtang Library0.0
东莞理工学院莞城校区图书馆0.0
图书馆0.0
图书馆0.0
增城中学图书馆0.0
增城区图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Licheng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Changxing Commercial Market
东市场
东莞江南莞香水果市场
华兴商贸综合市场
南山集贸综合菜市
商贸市场
广州市增城朱村街流动摊贩临时疏导区
新城市场
朱村市场
黄家山综合市场

Restaurants in Licheng

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

一饭/二饭
三饭
四饭
第一食堂
第二食堂

Theme Parks in Licheng

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

欢乐湾水上乐园

Train Stations in Licheng

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zengcheng Square
Zhonggang

Bus Stations in Licheng

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

二汽增城客运站

Gas Stations in Licheng

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1091003968
PetroChina
Sinopec

Shopping Malls in Licheng

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

东汇城
合汇城
敏捷广场

Stadiums & Teams in Licheng

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Licheng

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Qianhai Snow World 0.0 $0
热雪奇迹 0.0 $0
Sunac Snow Park 0.0 $0

Airports Near Licheng

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guangzhou Baiyun International AirportCANLarge Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International AirportSZXLarge Airport
Guangzhou East AirfieldSmall Airport
Zhongshan Sanjiao AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Licheng

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Hospitals 1
Libraries 1
Parks 6

🇨🇳 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

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 Licheng

What is the population of Licheng?

Licheng has a population of 172,775 residents and is located in China. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 623.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Licheng?

Licheng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.5 inches.

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