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Jieyang, China

Guangdong · China

Jieyang is a major city in Guangdong, China with a population of 1,899,394. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,899,394 Population 934/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
65.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,899,394
Density934/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain65.5 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population1,899,394
Population Density934 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates23.5418°, 116.3658°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation65.5 inches (1,663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jieyang

Jieyang is a major city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 1,899,394. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jieyang

Jieyang has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (14.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1676 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.7°C / 59°F 2.5° / 27.5° 25.1
Feb 16.5°C / 62°F 5.8° / 28.7° 70.1
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 9.2° / 31.3° 119.5
Apr 22.5°C / 73°F 11.6° / 33.1° 187.8
May 25.2°C / 77°F 16.7° / 33.9° 234.9
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 21.9° / 33.2° 316.9
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 23.8° / 34.5° 205.4
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.1° / 33.6° 239.7
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 20.2° / 34.1° 151.1
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 33° 53.9
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 9.6° / 31.2° 45.1
Dec 15.4°C / 60°F 2.9° / 27.9° 26.3
Jieyang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 263 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 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above China avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area2,033.0 sq mi (5,265.4 km²)
Population Density934/sq mi
Coordinates23.5418°N, 116.3658°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.16"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 1999.

Aug 4, 1992 55 km NW of Hepo, China M4.6 96 km
Nov 12, 1995 49 km N of Hepo, China M4.3 70 km
Mar 24, 1999 33 km ENE of Heyuan, China M4.1 144 km
May 16, 1991 24 km ESE of Haimen, China M3.9 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 300 km
2025 Danas Category 2 285 km
2025 Podul Category 1 249 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 282 km
2023 Saola Category 4 183 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 212 km
2023 Doksuri Category 3 258 km
2020 Mekkhala Category 1 154 km
2017 Hato Category 3 285 km
2016 Meranti Category 3 217 km
2016 Haima Category 1 159 km
2016 Nida Category 1 183 km
2015 Linfa Category 1 83 km
2015 Dujuan Category 1 284 km
2013 Usagi Category 3 108 km
2012 Tembin Category 2 192 km
2010 Megi Category 3 167 km
2010 Fanapi Category 1 106 km
2010 Meranti Category 1 259 km
2009 Molave Category 1 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 GUANGDONG PROVINCE Eruption + Earthquake 2,000 85 km
1640 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
February 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
May 76°F (25°C) 8.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest

Jieyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Jieyang

Institution Type Founded Website
中共揭阳市委党校 College
嘉应学院丰顺校区 University
揭阳职业技术学院 University

Schools in Jieyang

70+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
塘埔学校
邱金元纪念中学
运通小学
榕城上义学校
榕城义和学校
岐山学校
岐山中学
Jieyang No.1 Middle School
新兴学校
榕江中学
西岐学校
揭阳市揭东区第二小学
揭东区第一中学
揭东第一小学
揭阳市华侨高级中学(南区)
揭阳真理中学分教处
榕城区实验学校
揭阳市第二实验小学
Sixian Middle School
揭阳市华侨高级中学(南区)
揭阳真理中学分教处
榕城区实验学校
揭阳市第二实验小学
德才实验学校
揭阳市实验小学
揭阳市实验中学
渔湖中学
德才实验学校
北市小学
揭阳华侨初级中学
揭阳师范附属小学
揭阳第二中学
揭阳一中众智外国语学校
揭阳真理中学
Jieyang Huaqiao Middle School
榕江中学
Sixian Middle School
北市小学
揭阳华侨初级中学
揭阳师范附属小学
揭阳第二中学
揭阳一中众智外国语学校
揭阳真理中学
Jieyang Huaqiao Middle School
京冈中学
邱金元纪念中学
运通小学
榕城上义学校
榕城义和学校
岐山学校
揭阳第一中学
岐山中学
Jieyang No.1 Middle School
凤南学校
揭阳市实验小学
揭阳市实验中学
玉浦小学
埔田小学
埔田中学
刘厝寨小学
牌边学校
溪南中学
新兴学校
金英实验学校(渔湖校区)
团友学校
渔湖中学
京北小学
京南小学
揭阳市卫生学校
揭阳市综合中等专业学校
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Radio Stations near Jieyang

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
广东新闻广播 news MP3
潮州交通音乐广播 lifestyle, music MP3

Museums in Jieyang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Former Residence of Ding Richang
Former Residence of Ding Richang
庄世平博物馆
揭阳市丁日昌纪念馆
揭阳市丁日昌纪念馆
方方纪念馆
普宁市博物馆

Libraries in Jieyang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
丰顺县图书馆0.0
图书馆0.0
揭阳国防教育主题图书馆0.0
揭阳市图书馆0.0
普宁市图书馆0.0
潮州市图书馆0.0
潮州市档案馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Jieyang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
万花园
塘埔市场
東山市場
波美农贸市场
莲云菜市场
西胪综合市场

Hotels in Jieyang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

榕江大酒店

Restaurants in Jieyang

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

食堂

Train Stations in Jieyang

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jieyang South

Bus Stations in Jieyang

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

岐山汽车站
马牙汽车站

Gas Stations in Jieyang

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #9369273308
CN #9369273309
CN #9369273310
CN #9369273311
CN #9369273312

Shopping Malls in Jieyang

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

万业广场
宝德时代广场

Stadiums & Teams in Jieyang

TeamLeagueDivision
念慈体育馆

Airports Near Jieyang

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jieyang Chaoshan International AirportSWALarge Airport
Meizhou Meixian Changgangji International AirportMXZSmall Airport
Shantou Waisha AirportSmall Airport
Xingning Air BaseXINSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jieyang

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
God Temple
Gurong Martial Temple
Jieyang Academy
北极古庙
双峰寺
天后宫
天后宫
孙氏家庙
揭阳市天主堂
揭阳市天主堂
林厝祠
池内里李氏 家庙
王氏辅祖祠
祜记祠堂
蔡氏宗祠
许氏宗祠
郑厝池郑氏家庙
郭氏宗祠
金马玉堂
雷神庙

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Jieyang

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 6
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Parks 15
Places of Worship 2

🇨🇳 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 Jieyang

What is the population of Jieyang?

Jieyang has a population of 1,899,394 residents and is located in China. The population density is 934 people per square mile, spread across 2,033.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jieyang?

Jieyang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 65.5 inches.

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