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Chuxiong, China

Yunnan · China

Chuxiong is a major city in Yunnan, China with a population of 555,081. Elevation: 5,853 ft (1,784 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

555,081 Population 324/sq mi density
5,853 ft Elevation 1,784 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
32.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population555,081
Density324/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain32.3 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Population555,081
Population Density324 / sq mi
Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Coordinates25.0364°, 101.5456°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation32.3 inches (820 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chuxiong

Chuxiong is a major city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 555,081. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet (1,784 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Chuxiong

Chuxiong has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jun (22.5°C), the coldest is Jan (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 885 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.5°C / 51°F 3.8° / 17.1° 13.6
Feb 12.6°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.5° 12.6
Mar 16°C / 61°F 9.3° / 22.7° 15.4
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 12.9° / 25.4° 24.0
May 21.2°C / 70°F 15.9° / 26.5° 85.0
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 18.1° / 26.9° 139.3
Jul 22.1°C / 72°F 18.3° / 25.9° 201.4
Aug 21.7°C / 71°F 17.6° / 25.8° 174.3
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 16.2° / 24.4° 119.5
Oct 18°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.2° 61.1
Nov 14°C / 57°F 8.4° / 19.5° 30.0
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6° / 16.9° 8.3
Chuxiong 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 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,853 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above China avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,853 ft (1,784 m)
Area1,712.0 sq mi (4,434.0 km²)
Population Density324/sq mi
Coordinates25.0364°N, 101.5456°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.3"
15% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2023.

Oct 23, 1995 79 km SE of Dadukou, China M6.2 127 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 108 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 80 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 80 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 106 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 73 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 88 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 45 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 22 km
Feb 25, 2010 88 km NW of Lianran, China M5.2 65 km
Jun 10, 2021 23 km SW of Longquan, China M5.0 77 km
Aug 21, 2000 93 km SSE of Dadukou, China M4.9 109 km
Nov 28, 2013 37 km ESE of Dali, China M4.9 111 km
Jan 31, 1993 73 km SSW of Dadukou, China M4.9 97 km
May 7, 2014 81 km NNW of Lianran, China M4.9 77 km
Nov 1, 2009 74 km NE of Dali, China M4.9 126 km
Jul 12, 2009 84 km E of Dali, China M4.9 86 km
Jun 24, 2019 68 km WNW of Longquan, China M4.8 6 km
Sep 27, 2003 82 km SW of Dadukou, China M4.8 105 km
Nov 1, 1995 97 km NNW of Majie, China M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1833 YUNNAN PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 6,700 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in

Chuxiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Chuxiong

Institution Type Founded Website
楚雄医药高等专科学校 College

Schools in Chuxiong

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
云南省楚雄第一中学
云南省楚雄第二中学
云南省楚雄第一中学
云南省楚雄第二中学
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Museums in Chuxiong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chuxiong Museum

Hotels in Chuxiong

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ancient Town of Yi People's Hotel
Cheap Hotel in the courtyard of a carwash
Green Style Hotel
Jianhua International Hotel
楚雄滇菌王丨JP希丽酒店

Restaurants in Chuxiong

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

very good restaurant (french standard)

Monuments in Chuxiong

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

龙泉书院

Train Stations in Chuxiong

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chuxiong
Chuxiongnan
Dajiuzhuang
Guangtong
Guangtongbei
Yaozhanjie
楚雄西

Bus Stations in Chuxiong

5 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chuxiong Busterminal
Chuxiong East Busterminal
Chuxiong Southern Busterminal
CN #7457484436
CN #7457484619

Gas Stations in Chuxiong

23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1262462547
CN #1262462555
CN #1262462572
CN #1262462631
CN #1262462633
CN #1272942153
CN #1377158960
CN #1377961029
CN #1377961048
CN #1377961049
CN #1674305803
CN #4709564416
CN #4709564600
Petro China
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
U Smile Station
U Smile Station
U Smile Station

Airports Near Chuxiong

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yuanmou Air BaseYUAMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chuxiong

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Xinglong Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Chuxiong

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 2
Banks 1
Hotels 5
Parks 6
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chuxiong

What is the population of Chuxiong?

Chuxiong has a population of 555,081 residents and is located in China. The population density is 324 people per square mile, spread across 1,712.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chuxiong?

Chuxiong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.3 inches.

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