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Lincang, China

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323,708 Population 256/sq mi density
4,865 ft Elevation 1,483 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above US 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 US 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").

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