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Weather & Climate in Lishi, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lishi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 78.4 sq mi (203.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 850/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0789°N, 106.2620°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 17, 2019 | 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.8 | 150 km | 6 km |
| Apr 24, 2013 | 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2010 | eastern Sichuan, China | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1996 | 27 km S of Zigong, China | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 12 km SW of Xuyong, China | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2019 | 14 km WSW of Neijiang, China | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 23 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 33 km SE of Neijiang, China | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 17 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 17 km E of Xunchang, China | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 28 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 2001 | 29 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 74 km | 42 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 75 km | 37 km |
| May 4, 2023 | Sichuan-Guizhou border region, China | M4.8 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 29 km ESE of Xunchang, China | M4.8 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 26 km WNW of Yongchuan, China | M4.8 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 2020 | 41 km SE of Zigong, China | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2010 | 41 km W of Yongchuan, China | M4.7 | 82 km | 45 km |
| Jun 17, 2019 | 20 km ENE of Xunchang, China | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Lishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.8").