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Weather & Climate in Liupanshui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Liupanshui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,902 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,902 ft (1,799 m) |
| Area | 3,828.0 sq mi (9,914.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.5944°N, 104.8333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 7, 2012 | 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M5.4 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 31 km SSW of Liupanshui, China | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2021 | 18 km SE of Bijie, China | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 43 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2017 | 18 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.8 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 58 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 17 km SSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 26 km ESE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2012 | 46 km NE of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2014 | 24 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2009 | 17 km NNW of Weining, China | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 22 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.7 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 57 km NE of Qujing, China | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 60 km NE of Weining, China | M4.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 80 km SSW of Anshun, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 2014 | 28 km SSW of Zhaotong, China | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Liupanshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 37°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.6").