Lushui, China

Full City Profile

197,000 Population 740/sq mi density
2,687 ft Elevation 819 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Lushui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,687 ft (819 m)
Area266.3 sq mi (689.7 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates25.8232°N, 98.8585°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 116 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 137 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 139 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 119 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 62 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 117 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 97 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 94 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 100 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 115 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 118 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 137 km
May 21, 2021 29 km NNW of Dali, China M5.0 127 km
Jan 1, 2010 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China M5.0 113 km
Mar 26, 2017 54 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 99 km
May 21, 2021 32 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 116 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 84 km
Jun 4, 2025 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China M5.0 131 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 137 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m - 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 75 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.7 in Driest

Lushui has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.7").

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