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Weather & Climate in Liebu, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Liebu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 309 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 18.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,522 ft (1,683 m) |
| Area | 236.9 sq mi (613.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3256°N, 111.9559°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 28, 1991 | 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China | M5.0 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 58 km S of Datong, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.6 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1999 | 4 km SW of Datong, China | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China | M4.5 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 85 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2016 | 23 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 25 km NE of Yuanping, China | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1999 | 62 km SSE of Datong, China | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2012 | 99 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 68 km S of Datong, China | M4.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 98 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2012 | 82 km NE of Yulinshi, China | M4.3 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 80 km SSW of Datong, China | M4.3 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 25 km SE of Datong, China | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2021 | Nei Mongol-Shaanxi border region, China | M4.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1991 | 15 km NW of Datong, China | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China | M4.2 | 42 km | 9 km |
| Jun 19, 2014 | 97 km SE of Ordos, China | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in |
Liebu has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 14°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").