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Weather & Climate in Lijie, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lijie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,332 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,332 ft (1,930 m) |
| Area | 1,854.4 sq mi (4,803.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9021°N, 104.0716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km SW of Mawu, China | M6.5 | 81 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2017 | 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.9 | 123 km | 24 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 166 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 165 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 176 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 204 km WSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2007 | 130 km S of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 95 km | 23 km |
| May 8, 1995 | 172 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 153 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Lijie has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 21°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").