Hongjiang, China

Hunan · China

Hongjiang is a large city in Hunan, China with a population of 341,706. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

341,706 Population 388/sq mi density
646 ft Elevation 197 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
51.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population341,706
Density388/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain51.3 in/yr
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Population341,706
Population Density388 / sq mi
Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates27.1100°, 109.9956°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHunan
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation51.3 inches (1,304 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hongjiang

Hongjiang is a large city in China (Hunan) with a population of 341,706. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Hongjiang

Hongjiang has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.9°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F -6.6° / 21.2° 75.1
Feb 7.5°C / 46°F -2.4° / 24.7° 78.6
Mar 14°C / 57°F 2.4° / 28.9° 114.4
Apr 18°C / 64°F 7.3° / 30.3° 188.4
May 21.6°C / 71°F 12° / 31.9° 255.0
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 16.4° / 32.3° 260.3
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 33.5° 167.8
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 19.3° / 34.6° 91.0
Sep 24°C / 75°F 15° / 33.1° 89.8
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 7.8° / 31.5° 84.6
Nov 13.3°C / 56°F 1.7° / 27.3° 58.0
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F -4.2° / 20.8° 28.6
Hongjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above China avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation646 ft (197 m)
Area881.5 sq mi (2,283.2 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates27.1100°N, 109.9956°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Mar 14, 2018.

Mar 30, 2015 Guizhou, China M5.4 127 km
Aug 5, 2017 20 km WNW of Runsong, China M4.4 111 km
Apr 3, 2015 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China M4.3 112 km
Jul 13, 2007 30 km W of Qimeng, China M4.2 145 km
Mar 22, 2015 11 km NNE of Qimeng, China M4.2 110 km
Mar 14, 2018 23 km SW of Runsong, China M4.0 112 km
Jun 3, 1991 6 km S of Xiaoshajiang, China M3.8 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 6.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in Driest

Hongjiang has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (1.4").

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Libraries in Hongjiang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Jackson Yee Fan Public Welfare Library0.0

Airports Near Hongjiang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huaihua Zhijiang AirportHJJMedium Airport
Shaoyang Wugang AirportWGNMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 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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What is the population of Hongjiang?

Hongjiang has a population of 341,706 residents and is located in China. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 881.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hongjiang?

Hongjiang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.3 inches.

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