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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 69°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 265 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 73.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 7,109.1 sq mi (18,412.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.9014°N, 113.5249°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 22, 2013 | 27 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.5 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 11 km E of Chenzhou, China | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 37 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 30 km NW of Heyuan, China | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 13 km N of Qingyuan, China | M4.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Nida | Category 1 | 58 mph | 265 km |
| 2013 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 238 km |
| 2003 | Dujuan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 257 km |
| 2001 | Utor | Category 1 | 52 mph | 267 km |
| 1999 | Maggie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 272 km |
| 1999 | Sam | Category 1 | 63 mph | 260 km |
| 1999 | York | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 1997 | Victor | Category 1 | 69 mph | 295 km |
| 1995 | Kent | Category 3 | 81 mph | 178 km |
| 1995 | Helen | Category 1 | 52 mph | 293 km |
| 1993 | Abe | Category 2 | 69 mph | 231 km |
| 1991 | Amy | Category 2 | 69 mph | 278 km |
| 1985 | Hal | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Lishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.4").