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Huangshan, China

Yunnan · China

Huangshan is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 20,136. Elevation: 7,802 ft (2,378 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,136 Population 5/sq mi density
7,802 ft Elevation 2,378 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population20,136
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain31.8 in/yr
Sunny Days278/yr
Elevation7,802 ft (2,378 m)
Population20,136
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation7,802 ft (2,378 m)
Coordinates26.8263°, 100.2191°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.8 inches (807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Huangshan

Huangshan is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 20,136. The city sits at an elevation of 7,802 feet (2,378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Huangshan

Huangshan has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jun (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 970 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.3°C / 45°F 0.5° / 14.1° 5.7
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 2.8° / 15.6° 4.8
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.7° 14.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.7° / 20.9° 17.2
May 17.3°C / 63°F 11.6° / 23° 72.6
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.3° 149.4
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 14.9° / 23.4° 244.7
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.9° 232.0
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.7° 157.4
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 9° / 20.3° 58.4
Nov 10.5°C / 51°F 3.9° / 17.2° 12.2
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 0.3° / 14.9° 1.7
Huangshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,802 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below China avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,802 ft (2,378 m)
Area3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates26.8263°N, 100.2191°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

250 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 52 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 124 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 143 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 94 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 96 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 142 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 25 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 71 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 47 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 123 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 118 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 41 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 93 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 144 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 119 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 51 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 128 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 103 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 31 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
July 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in Driest

Huangshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in January to 64°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Huangshan

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yangxi Complete Primary School
Wenhua Wenhui Hope Primary School
Yulong Vocational High School
Wutai Hope Primary School
Yulong No.1 Middle School
玉龙纳西族自治县青少年活动中心
Yulong Middle School
Wenbi School
Lijiang Gucheng District Xianghe School
Qihe Junior Middle School
Lijiang Gucheng District No.2 Middle School
Tian Jiabing Minzu Middle School
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Radio Stations near Huangshan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Huangshan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute
Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute
China Ethnic Minority Village Museum
Dongba Culture Museum
Dongba Culture Museum
Fang Guoyu Former Residence
Fang Guoyu Former Residence
Hall of Naxi hiéroglyphes painting
Heng yugong folk house Museum
Heng yugong folk house Museum
Lijiang Lashihai Wetland Museum
Lijiang Lashihai Wetland Museum
Museum of Dongba culture
Museum of Dongba culture
Naxi Cultural Experience Centre
Naxi Cultural Experience Centre
Naxi Dongba Museum of Shu Worshipping
Old Town of Lijiang History and Culture Exhibition Hall
Tea Horse Road Museum
Tea Horse Road Museum
Tian Deneng Coffee Museum
Tian Deneng Coffee Museum
万德宫
万德宫
丽江市博物馆新馆
丽江市博物馆新馆
丽江市城市规划展览馆
丽江市城市规划展览馆
丽江市文化馆
丽江市文化馆
丽江市科技馆
丽江市科技馆
大觉宫壁画
大觉宫壁画
文昌宫
文昌宫
李宗黄故居
玉龙纳西族自治县文化馆
玉龙纳西族自治县文化馆
王丕震纪念馆
王丕震纪念馆
藏纳民族文创中心
藏纳民族文创中心

Libraries in Huangshan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gucheng District Library0.0
Lijiang Gucheng Library0.0
Lijiang Library0.0
Yulong Naxi Autonomous County Library0.0
丽江文化旅游学院图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Huangshan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Shangji Market
Zhaoqing Market
Zhongyi Market
白华生态综合农贸市场

Hotels in Huangshan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hilton Lijiang

Theatres in Huangshan

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

丽江恋歌
千古情大剧院

Theme Parks in Huangshan

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

丽江千古情景区

Train Stations in Huangshan

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lijiang
Renhe

Bus Stations in Huangshan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yulong Coach Terminal

Gas Stations in Huangshan

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #995073880
CN #995073884
CN #995074667
CN #995077401
CN #995078538
CN #995093012
CN #995990462
CN #996174195
PetroChina
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec

Banks in Huangshan

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China (Lijiang Yulong Branch)
Agricultural Bank of China (Yulongxian Branch)
丽江玉龙长江村镇银行

Stadiums & Teams in Huangshan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Huangshan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lijiang Sanyi International AirportLJGLarge Airport
Ninglang Luguhu AirportNLHMedium Airport
Lanping Fenghua General AirportLFHSmall Airport

Post Offices in Huangshan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Qihe Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Huangshan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vajrayogini cave
Wenfeng Temple
白塔
鸡足山钥匙

Explore Near Huangshan

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Huangshan

What is the population of Huangshan?

Huangshan has a population of 20,136 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 3,768.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huangshan?

Huangshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 278 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches.

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