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Weather & Climate in Lian, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lian has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 357 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 34.4 inches. The area receives 101.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 12,779 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
41°F Jul (5°C)
| Annual Average | 26.1°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 12,779 ft (3,895 m) |
| Area | 84.8 sq mi (219.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.3046°N, 89.5531°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 30, 1992 | 68 km SW of Dêqên, China | M6.1 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 70 km N of Jiangzi, China | M5.3 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 1996 | 100 km NW of Rikaze, China | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1990 | 58 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M5.0 | 53 km | 26 km |
| May 14, 2010 | 47 km SW of Dêqên, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 131 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1998 | 128 km NNE of Rikaze, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1992 | 71 km NE of Jiangzi, China | M4.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1999 | 74 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2021 | 92 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2005 | 46 km WNW of Dêqên, China | M4.6 | 112 km | 98 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | western Xizang | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 82 km WSW of Rikaze, China | M4.6 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 1990 | 63 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 79 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 1990 | 45 km ENE of Jiangzi, China | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 34 km W of Dêqên, China | M4.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 34 km SSE of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 45 km WSW of Dêqên, China | M4.4 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 86 km WNW of Rikaze, China | M4.4 | 146 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.