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Jianshui, China

Yunnan · China

Jianshui is a large city in Yunnan, China with a population of 490,000. Elevation: 6,362 ft (1,939 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

490,000 Population 220/sq mi density
6,362 ft Elevation 1,939 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
40.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population490,000
Density220/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Population490,000
Population Density220 / sq mi
Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Coordinates24.2774°, 101.2240°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.7 inches (1,034 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jianshui

Jianshui is a large city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 490,000. The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet (1,939 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jianshui

Jianshui has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 858 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.8°C / 51°F 0.9° / 21.6° 23.9
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 3.2° / 24.2° 19.0
Mar 16.9°C / 62°F 6.7° / 28.6° 10.9
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 8.9° / 31.7° 30.0
May 22.5°C / 73°F 12.5° / 34.1° 64.0
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 15.9° / 32.8° 117.3
Jul 22.7°C / 73°F 16.1° / 32.3° 184.5
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 15.9° / 32.3° 184.1
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 14.4° / 29.9° 123.8
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 10.1° / 27.9° 60.4
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 6.4° / 24.8° 25.6
Dec 11.4°C / 52°F 2.2° / 21.7° 15.0
Jianshui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,362 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above China avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,362 ft (1,939 m)
Area2,232.0 sq mi (5,780.9 km²)
Population Density220/sq mi
Coordinates24.2774°N, 101.2240°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2024.

Jun 2, 2007 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China M6.1 140 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 149 km
Jan 26, 1993 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China M5.6 140 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 146 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 70 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 133 km
Jun 10, 2021 23 km SW of Longquan, China M5.0 85 km
Jun 3, 2007 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China M4.9 139 km
Jul 5, 1994 130 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.9 130 km
Sep 19, 1994 116 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 117 km
Jun 24, 2019 68 km WNW of Longquan, China M4.8 89 km
May 12, 1995 105 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 105 km
Jul 15, 2006 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China M4.7 26 km
Feb 20, 2018 43 km WNW of Jianshui, China M4.7 44 km
Oct 14, 2012 63 km NNW of Longquan, China M4.7 124 km
Aug 13, 2023 57 km WNW of Longquan, China M4.6 83 km
May 30, 1993 139 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.6 140 km
Jun 10, 1993 109 km WSW of Jianshui, China M4.6 109 km
Jan 12, 2006 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China M4.6 121 km
Jul 14, 2001 16 km NE of Yuxi, China M4.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in

Jianshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 48°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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Bus Stations in Jianshui

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ejia Busstation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jianshui

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
九甲村张家祠堂

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Jianshui

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇳 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 Jianshui

What is the population of Jianshui?

Jianshui has a population of 490,000 residents and is located in China. The population density is 220 people per square mile, spread across 2,232.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jianshui?

Jianshui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches.

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