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Weather & Climate in Leshan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,230 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 4,911.2 sq mi (12,720.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 135/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5623°N, 103.7639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 5, 2022 | 44 km SE of Kangding, China | M6.6 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 56 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M6.6 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 48 km W of Linqiong, China | M5.8 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Western Sichuan, China | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2015 | 59 km WSW of Leshan, China | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 45 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.2 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 46 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1994 | 41 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.1 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 55 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 39 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2013 | 47 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 62 km WSW of Linqiong, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 4 km N of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1993 | 102 km SW of Luocheng, China | M5.0 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2022 | 72 km E of Kangding, China | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2019 | 21 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2019 | 22 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 28 km NW of Zigong, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1935 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | 100 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Leshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.0") and December the driest (0.6").