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Weather & Climate in Lichuan, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lichuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,117 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,117 ft (1,255 m) |
| Area | 275.0 sq mi (712.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3000°N, 108.8500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 15, 1997 | 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.5 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2016 | 68 km N of Fuling, China | M4.4 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2013 | 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 67 km | 44 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 107 km NE of Wanxian, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 30 km |
| Dec 5, 1993 | 72 km ENE of Fuling, China | M4.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2005 | 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China | M4.1 | 42 km | 24 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 95 km NE of Enshi, China | M4.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Oct 16, 2011 | 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1993 | 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China | M3.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | DAYANTANG, ENSHI | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 8 | 126 km |
| 2008 | WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY | Meteorological | 13.1 m | - | 133 km |
| 2015 | WUSHAN, CHONGQING | Meteorological | 6.2 m | 2 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in |
Lichuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.0").