Sign In Register

Lincang, China

Yunnan · China

Lincang is a large city in Yunnan, China with a population of 323,708. Elevation: 4,865 ft (1,483 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

323,708 Population 256/sq mi density
4,865 ft Elevation 1,483 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
46.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

Discover Lincang, China

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population323,708
Density256/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Population323,708
Population Density256 / sq mi
Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Coordinates23.8797°, 100.0946°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,173 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lincang

Lincang is a large city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 323,708. The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet (1,483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lincang

Lincang has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23°C), the coldest is Jan (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 1146 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 5.5° / 20.6° 13.6
Feb 15°C / 59°F 7.3° / 22.6° 15.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.5° 19.5
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 13.4° / 27.3° 39.9
May 22°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.4° 115.4
Jun 23°C / 73°F 19° / 26.9° 160.5
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.3° / 26.3° 250.3
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 18.9° / 26.8° 228.3
Sep 22°C / 72°F 17.7° / 26.3° 145.2
Oct 20°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.6° 107.5
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 10.3° / 22.3° 40.3
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 6.5° / 20.4° 9.9
Lincang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above China avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,865 ft (1,483 m)
Area1,262.6 sq mi (3,270.1 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates23.8797°N, 100.0946°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2024.

Jun 2, 2007 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China M6.1 136 km
Jan 26, 1993 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China M5.6 137 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 144 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 131 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 120 km
Jul 5, 1994 130 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.9 60 km
Jun 3, 2007 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China M4.9 145 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 140 km
May 12, 1995 105 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 39 km
Jul 22, 1991 129 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 144 km
Sep 19, 1994 116 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 28 km
Feb 18, 1995 166 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.8 122 km
Jan 16, 1998 158 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.7 120 km
Jan 27, 1993 104 km NNE of Jinghong, China M4.7 141 km
Jun 3, 1993 157 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.7 52 km
Oct 10, 2001 128 km SW of Dali, China M4.7 124 km
Feb 14, 1990 171 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.7 97 km
Jul 15, 2006 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China M4.7 110 km
Feb 20, 2018 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China M4.7 100 km
Sep 11, 2012 136 km SW of Dali, China M4.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (21°C) 7.5 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 71°F (21°C) 9.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in

Lincang has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →

Schools in Lincang

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
临沧市第一中学
临沧市第一中学
View full schools details →

Hotels in Lincang

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Airport Hotel
Hongfa Hotel
Hotspring Business Hotel
L. Road Grand Hotel
Yun Chen Le Grand Hotel
海之蓝酒店

Cafes in Lincang

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salvador's Cafe

Monuments in Lincang

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Former Site of Lincang Commissioner’s Office

Train Stations in Lincang

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lincang
丫口寨

Bus Stations in Lincang

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #13333608233
CN #384657253
Lincang Busterminal
Nanmei Busstop

Gas Stations in Lincang

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #384653378
PetroChina
PetroChina
Sinopec
Sinopec
Y I G Fuel Station

Banks in Lincang

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China

Airports Near Lincang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cangyuan Washan AirportCWJMedium Airport
Lincang Boshang AirportLNJMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lincang

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mangya Buddhist Temple
三教寺
临翔佛寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Lincang

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Cafes 1
Banks 1
Hotels 11
Parks 1
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Lincang.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Lincang

What is the population of Lincang?

Lincang has a population of 323,708 residents and is located in China. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 1,262.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lincang?

Lincang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Lincang with another city: