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Weather & Climate in Lincang, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lincang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,865 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,865 ft (1,483 m) |
| Area | 1,262.6 sq mi (3,270.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.8797°N, 100.0946°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jun 2, 2007 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M6.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 1993 | 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2015 | 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 130 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.9 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 140 km | 40 km |
| May 12, 1995 | 105 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1991 | 129 km SW of Dali, China | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 116 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.8 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 166 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1998 | 158 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 120 km | 50 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 104 km NNE of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 1993 | 157 km SW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2001 | 128 km SW of Dali, China | M4.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 171 km NW of Jinghong, China | M4.7 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 36 km |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 136 km SW of Dali, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE | Meteorological | 30.0 m | 2 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in |
Lincang has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.5").