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Weather & Climate in Lixin, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lixin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,125 ft (1,562 m) |
| Area | 747.3 sq mi (1,935.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9122°N, 105.0806°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2013 | 60 km W of Mawu, China | M5.9 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 68 km W of Mawu, China | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2004 | 107 km WNW of Mawu, China | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 49 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 50 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 17, 1998 | 76 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2006 | 79 km SW of Mawu, China | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 97 km W of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Aug 26, 2004 | 69 km S of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Jul 28, 2013 | 63 km WNW of Mawu, China | M4.6 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China | M4.6 | 74 km | 45 km |
| Apr 15, 2015 | 75 km S of Lanzhou, China | M4.5 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 70 km W of Mawu, China | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2013 | 57 km W of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 39 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1997 | Gansu-Ningxia border region, China | M4.3 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1995 | 95 km NW of Mawu, China | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2025 | 20 km W of Qiushan, China | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China | M4.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 21 km SSW of Mawu, China | M4.2 | 77 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in |
Lixin has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.1").