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Jiantou, China

Guangdong · China

Jiantou is a small city in Guangdong, China with a population of 15,201. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

15,201 Population 3/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
81.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population15,201
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain81.3 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population15,201
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates24.0514°, 114.7006°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation81.3 inches (2,066 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jiantou

Jiantou is a small city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 15,201. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jiantou

Jiantou has an average annual temperature of 21°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Dec (12.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1782 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.3°C / 54°F -1.2° / 27° 32.9
Feb 14.4°C / 58°F 2.9° / 27.9° 89.8
Mar 18.6°C / 66°F 7° / 30.1° 174.7
Apr 21.5°C / 71°F 10.9° / 31.1° 252.8
May 24.4°C / 76°F 15.6° / 32.7° 256.3
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 20.6° / 32.1° 362.4
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 22.6° / 34.1° 153.8
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 22.1° / 33.6° 201.4
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 18.8° / 33.8° 142.7
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 12.1° / 32.9° 36.5
Nov 18.6°C / 66°F 5.9° / 30.6° 55.4
Dec 12.1°C / 54°F -1° / 26.3° 23.6
Jiantou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above China avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area6,043.9 sq mi (15,653.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates24.0514°N, 114.7006°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"
114% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 7, 2023.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 83 km
Feb 22, 2013 27 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.5 30 km
Feb 15, 2012 37 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 27 km
Aug 19, 1999 30 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.4 29 km
Aug 31, 2012 21 km WSW of Heyuan, China M4.3 46 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 112 km
Sep 21, 1991 23 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 31 km
Mar 7, 2023 24 km NW of Heyuan, China M4.2 29 km
Feb 11, 2023 10 km WNW of Heyuan, China M4.2 35 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 38 km
Mar 13, 2022 37 km W of Shanwei, China M3.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

33 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Wipha (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Wipha Category 1 273 km
2023 Saola Category 4 228 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 269 km
2017 Hato Category 3 260 km
2016 Haima Category 1 183 km
2016 Nida Category 1 169 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 215 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 117 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 294 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 279 km
2009 Molave Category 1 236 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 252 km
2005 Sanvu Category 1 291 km
2003 Dujuan Category 4 161 km
2001 Utor Category 1 140 km
2000 Bilis Category 1 245 km
1999 Maggie Category 2 150 km
1999 York Category 1 218 km
1999 Sam Category 1 177 km
1997 Victor Category 1 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
December 56°F (14°C) 1.3 in Driest

Jiantou has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Jiantou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
阮啸仙故居

Airports Near Jiantou

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Red AirportSmall 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 Jiantou

What is the population of Jiantou?

Jiantou has a population of 15,201 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 6,043.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiantou?

Jiantou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 81.3 inches.

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