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Lichuan, China

Hubei · China

Lichuan is a large city in Hubei, China with a population of 120,587. Elevation: 4,117 ft (1,255 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

120,587 Population 439/sq mi density
4,117 ft Elevation 1,255 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population120,587
Density439/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation4,117 ft (1,255 m)
Population120,587
Population Density439 / sq mi
Elevation4,117 ft (1,255 m)
Coordinates30.3000°, 108.8500°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHubei
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,418 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (2 cm)

About Lichuan

Lichuan is a large city in China (Hubei) with a population of 120,587. The city sits at an elevation of 4,117 feet (1,255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lichuan

Lichuan has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1456 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3°C / 37°F -4.8° / 14° 36.9
Feb 5.1°C / 41°F -2.8° / 17.5° 31.9
Mar 10.6°C / 51°F 0.8° / 24° 93.5
Apr 14.7°C / 59°F 5.5° / 27.1° 142.6
May 18.3°C / 65°F 8.6° / 28.5° 164.5
Jun 21.9°C / 71°F 13.7° / 30.1° 224.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 16.6° / 31° 262.7
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 16.7° / 31.7° 146.4
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 12.4° / 29.9° 142.1
Oct 14.7°C / 58°F 6.1° / 25.6° 133.9
Nov 9.8°C / 50°F -1° / 21.6° 61.0
Dec 4°C / 39°F -4.2° / 15.4° 16.8
Lichuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,117 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above China avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,117 ft (1,255 m)
Area275.0 sq mi (712.2 km²)
Population Density439/sq mi
Coordinates30.3000°N, 108.8500°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above China avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 70 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 150 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 67 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 142 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 83 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 72 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 42 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 144 km
Oct 16, 2011 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.0 145 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 126 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 133 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 1.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in

Lichuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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Gas Stations in Lichuan

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #5056727826
CN #8571726377
CN #8571726487
CN #8571726527
CN #8571726528
CN #8571726557
CN #9141406523
CN #9141406524

Ski Resorts Near Lichuan

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
石柱天山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lichuan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enshi Xujiaping AirportENHMedium Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Lichuan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Parks 2

🇨🇳 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 Lichuan

What is the population of Lichuan?

Lichuan has a population of 120,587 residents and is located in China. The population density is 439 people per square mile, spread across 275.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lichuan?

Lichuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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