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Hongqiao, China

Yunnan · China

Hongqiao is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 20,060. Elevation: 8,035 ft (2,449 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,060 Population 6/sq mi density
8,035 ft Elevation 2,449 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Hongqiao

Hongqiao Township is a township of Ninglang Yi Autonomous County in northwestern Yunnan province, China, situated about 17 kilometres (11 mi) north-northwest of the county seat and 85 km (53 mi) northeast of Lijiang as the crow flies. As of 2011, it has 7 villages under its administration.

People

Population20,060
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation8,035 ft (2,449 m)
Population20,060
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation8,035 ft (2,449 m)
Coordinates27.4298°, 100.7970°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (786 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hongqiao

Hongqiao is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 20,060. The city sits at an elevation of 8,035 feet (2,449 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Hongqiao

Hongqiao has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jun (17.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 952 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.8°C / 35°F -5.5° / 14.4° 5.2
Feb 3.4°C / 38°F -4.2° / 15.6° 8.3
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -2.6° / 21.4° 8.2
Apr 10.8°C / 51°F -0.2° / 24.4° 24.8
May 14.7°C / 59°F 3.5° / 27.7° 45.3
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 8.4° / 28.6° 180.9
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.3° / 26.1° 231.5
Aug 17°C / 63°F 9.7° / 26.2° 225.8
Sep 15°C / 59°F 6.7° / 24.1° 148.9
Oct 11.8°C / 53°F 1.9° / 22.6° 56.7
Nov 6.6°C / 44°F -2.6° / 18.6° 12.2
Dec 3°C / 37°F -4.4° / 14.1° 4.7
Hongqiao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,035 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below China avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,035 ft (2,449 m)
Area3,334.8 sq mi (8,637.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates27.4298°N, 100.7970°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.10"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 54 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 61 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 66 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 125 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 27 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 57 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 35 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 38 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 48 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 42 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 131 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 28 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 40 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 63 km
May 27, 2024 44 km N of Yongning, China M5.1 90 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 68 km
May 26, 1991 51 km WNW of Lijiang, China M5.0 112 km
Dec 18, 1992 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China M5.0 120 km
Jun 4, 2025 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China M5.0 141 km
Jul 2, 1996 10 km N of Lijiang, China M5.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 113 km
1955 JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE Earthquake 1.0 m 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 5.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in Driest

Hongqiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 37°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Gas Stations in Hongqiao

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #9972865733
CN #9974939495

Airports Near Hongqiao

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ninglang Luguhu AirportNLHMedium 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Hongqiao

What is the population of Hongqiao?

Hongqiao has a population of 20,060 residents and is located in China. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,334.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hongqiao?

Hongqiao has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

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