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Helong, China

Jilin · China

Helong is a mid-size city in Jilin, China with a population of 85,756. Elevation: 1,467 ft (447 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

85,756 Population 44/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population85,756
Density44/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Population85,756
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Coordinates42.5397°, 128.9972°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJilin
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (638 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.9 inches (5 cm)

About Helong

Helong is a mid-size city in China (Jilin) with a population of 85,756. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Helong

Helong has an average annual temperature of 4.1°C (39°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 844 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -13.6°C / 7°F -25.3° / 1.3° 7.0
Feb -10.3°C / 14°F -22.8° / 5.7° 9.9
Mar -2.6°C / 27°F -16.2° / 13.2° 25.1
Apr 4.8°C / 41°F -7.5° / 22.7° 28.1
May 11.7°C / 53°F -1.6° / 28.5° 77.2
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 5.5° / 30.5° 144.8
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 10.9° / 32.3° 167.8
Aug 19.6°C / 67°F 10° / 31.1° 199.6
Sep 14°C / 57°F 2.5° / 25.6° 82.2
Oct 5.1°C / 41°F -6.2° / 20.6° 38.2
Nov -3.8°C / 25°F -18.1° / 12.6° 56.2
Dec -13.1°C / 8°F -24.7° / 1.3° 8.0
Helong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.1°F
29% below China avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area1,957.0 sq mi (5,068.7 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates42.5397°N, 128.9972°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Sep 6, 2023.

Feb 18, 2010 15 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M6.9 140 km
Sep 6, 2023 34 km E of Hoemul-li, North Korea M4.9 147 km
Apr 18, 2009 10 km ESE of Hunchun, China M4.9 126 km
Feb 21, 2010 22 km SSW of Kraskino, Russia M4.5 138 km
Apr 1, 1999 16 km N of Kraskino, Russia M3.9 149 km
Sep 23, 2017 21 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M3.6 138 km
Oct 12, 2017 22 km ENE of S?ngjibaegam, North Korea M2.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Changbaishan (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Changbaishan Stratovolcano 2,744 m (9,003 ft) 1903 98 km
Jingbo Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) -520 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.3 in
March 25°F (-4°C) 0.5 in
April 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
October 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
November 25°F (-4°C) 0.6 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.3 in

Helong has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Helong

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
和龙市第三中学 - - - -
和龙市高级中学 - - - -
和龙抗日英烈红军小学 - - - -
新东小学 - - - -
和龙市第一高中 - - - -
和龙市第六中学 - - - -
和龙市职业高级中学 - - - -
和龙市光明小学 화룡시광명소학교 - - - -
和龙市第二实验小学 - - - -
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Libraries in Helong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
八家子林业局图书馆0.0

Train Stations in Helong

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Helong
十里坪
枕头峰

Bus Stations in Helong

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

和龙中心客运站

Gas Stations in Helong

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1288019380
PetroChina

Shopping Malls in Helong

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

和龙市场
延百和龙百货

Ski Resorts Near Helong

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
梦都美滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Helong

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yanji Chaoyangchuan AirportYNJMedium Airport
Paegam Airstrip-Small Airport
Samjiyŏn AirportYJSSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Helong

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 3
Parks 9
Police Stations 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 Helong

What is the population of Helong?

Helong has a population of 85,756 residents and is located in China. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 1,957.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Helong?

Helong has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 6°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches, with 1.9 inches of snow.

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