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Lixian, China

Full City Profile

58,300 Population 221/sq mi density
4,652 ft Elevation 1,418 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Lixian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,652 ft (1,418 m)
Area263.4 sq mi (682.3 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates34.1900°N, 105.1725°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 91 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 99 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 139 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 126 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 82 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 61 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 126 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 80 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 69 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 111 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 95 km
Apr 15, 1999 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 127 km
Jul 26, 2013 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 134 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 149 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 47 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 123 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 92 km
May 12, 2008 73 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.5 142 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 100 km
Jul 17, 2008 88 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.1 in Driest

Lixian has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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