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Lixin, China

Gansu · China

Lixin is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 16,753. Elevation: 5,125 ft (1,562 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,753 Population 22/sq mi density
5,125 ft Elevation 1,562 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population16,753
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain22.4 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Population16,753
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Coordinates34.9122°, 105.0806°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation22.4 inches (568 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.9 inches (2 cm)

About Lixin

Lixin is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 16,753. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet (1,562 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Lixin

Lixin has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.5°C / 24°F -15.6° / 8.6° 4.3
Feb -1.6°C / 29°F -11.6° / 12.9° 13.7
Mar 4.2°C / 39°F -6.7° / 21.3° 22.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F -2.6° / 25.7° 53.1
May 13.7°C / 57°F 1° / 28.1° 67.5
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 7.5° / 29.3° 78.6
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 9.6° / 31.5° 99.9
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.9° / 31.7° 98.9
Sep 15°C / 59°F 5.1° / 27.1° 79.6
Oct 8°C / 46°F -1.5° / 21.7° 69.5
Nov 2.2°C / 36°F -8.8° / 18° 14.0
Dec -3.8°C / 25°F -14.8° / 8.6° 2.7
Lixin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below China avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Area747.3 sq mi (1,935.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates34.9122°N, 105.0806°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below China avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 87 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 93 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 121 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 75 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 102 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 132 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 125 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 124 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 87 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 74 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 111 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 96 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 84 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 53 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 104 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 91 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 72 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 112 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.1 in

Lixin has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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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 Lixin

What is the population of Lixin?

Lixin has a population of 16,753 residents and is located in China. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 747.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lixin?

Lixin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.4 inches.

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