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Weather & Climate in Lushui, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lushui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,687 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,687 ft (819 m) |
| Area | 266.3 sq mi (689.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 740/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8232°N, 98.8585°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 21, 2021 | 25 km NW of Dali, China | M6.1 | 116 km | 9 km |
| May 30, 2014 | 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2014 | 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.8 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Apr 12, 2001 | 147 km SW of Dali, China | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2023 | 26 km WSW of Bonan, China | M5.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 22 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.2 | 97 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 59 km NW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 94 km | 38 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.1 | 100 km | 40 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 24 km WNW of Dali, China | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 21 km W of Dali, China | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 140 km SW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 29 km NNW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2010 | 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2017 | 54 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 99 km | 28 km |
| May 21, 2021 | 32 km NW of Dali, China | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M5.0 | 84 km | 39 km |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 117 km SW of Dali, China | M4.9 | 110 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1951 | CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tengchong | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,865 m (9,400 ft) | -5750 | 75 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Lushui has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.7").