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Lichuan, China

Gansu · China

Lichuan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 12,554. Elevation: 3,255 ft (992 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,554 Population 47/sq mi density
3,255 ft Elevation 992 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
27.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Lichuan

Lichuan

Lichuan is a county-level city of the Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in southwestern Hubei province, People's Republic of China, located 52 kilometres (32 mi) west of Enshi City, the prefecture seat. It borders Chongqing Municipality to the southwest, west, and north. It has 750,670 inhabitants.

People

Population12,554
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain27.0 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation3,255 ft (992 m)
Population12,554
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation3,255 ft (992 m)
Coordinates33.7727°, 105.9464°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation27.0 inches (685 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Lichuan

Lichuan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 12,554. The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet (992 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lichuan

Lichuan has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 906 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -13° / 9.3° 4.7
Feb 0.7°C / 33°F -8.4° / 13.6° 14.6
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F -5° / 22.3° 29.7
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F -0.2° / 26.7° 73.3
May 15.5°C / 60°F 3° / 29.1° 77.7
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 9.4° / 31.9° 122.9
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 11.5° / 33.4° 157.2
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 10.8° / 31.8° 165.0
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 7° / 28.2° 138.2
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 0.4° / 21.9° 98.9
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F -6.7° / 16.5° 20.2
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -11.8° / 10.4° 3.4
Lichuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,255 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above China avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,255 ft (992 m)
Area264.8 sq mi (685.7 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates33.7727°N, 105.9464°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.0"
29% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 143 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 124 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 120 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 121 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 125 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 120 km
May 15, 2011 38 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.0 149 km
May 27, 2008 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M5.0 133 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 121 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 111 km
May 29, 2008 Sichuan-Gansu border region, China M4.9 137 km
Jun 19, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 117 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 121 km
Jun 17, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 118 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 109 km
Jul 24, 2008 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 119 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 138 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 142 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 126 km
Sep 22, 2015 42 km W of Guangyuan, China M4.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 0.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in

Lichuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Lichuan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
成县民俗文化博物馆

Farmers Markets in Lichuan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
徽县农贸市场

Gas Stations in Lichuan

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #5214760864
CN #5214760865

Stadiums & Teams in Lichuan

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Ski Resorts Near Lichuan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
麦积山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Lichuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 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 12,554 residents and is located in China. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 264.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lichuan?

Lichuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.0 inches.

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