Jianshan, China

Chongqing · China

Jianshan is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 17,334. Elevation: 3,117 ft (950 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

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

17,334 Population
3,117 ft Elevation 950 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population17,334

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation3,117 ft (950 m)
Population17,334
Elevation3,117 ft (950 m)
Coordinates31.4340°, 108.8953°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Jianshan

Jianshan is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 17,334. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet (950 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jianshan

Jianshan has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -6.2° / 11.7° 22.8
Feb 4°C / 39°F -3.5° / 15.8° 24.2
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F -0.8° / 22.2° 70.8
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 3.8° / 25.6° 124.6
May 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 27.1° 134.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 12.3° / 28.9° 200.7
Jul 23°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.8° 269.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.3° / 31° 169.1
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 10.6° / 28.1° 177.4
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 4.5° / 23.7° 147.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F -3.4° / 19.4° 50.7
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -5.4° / 12.9° 9.4
Jianshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above China avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation3,117 ft (950 m)
Coordinates31.4340°N, 108.8953°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above China avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 150 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 149 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 137 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 149 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 24 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 148 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 124 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 106 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 6.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in

Jianshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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Ski Resorts Near Jianshan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
巴山罗盘顶滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Jianshan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall 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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Jianshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

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