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Weather & Climate in Lantian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lantian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,839 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,839 ft (1,170 m) |
| Area | 67.5 sq mi (174.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.9240°N, 108.8879°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 23, 2003 | 65 km NW of Ankang, China | M4.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 93 km SW of Shiyan, China | M4.5 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 45 km | 30 km |
| Mar 24, 2008 | 56 km WSW of Shiyan, China | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Lantian has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.6").