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Jincheng, China

Shanxi · China

Jincheng is a large city in Shanxi, China with a population of 476,945. Elevation: 2,333 ft (711 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

476,945 Population 131/sq mi density
2,333 ft Elevation 711 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population476,945
Density131/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Population476,945
Population Density131 / sq mi
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Coordinates35.5022°, 112.8328°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Jincheng

Jincheng is a large city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 476,945. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet (711 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jincheng

Jincheng has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 849 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -14° / 11.4° 15.0
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -8.5° / 16.6° 19.2
Mar 8°C / 46°F -3.8° / 24.5° 18.0
Apr 13.2°C / 56°F 0.4° / 29.7° 44.1
May 19.3°C / 67°F 6.4° / 35° 50.3
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 13.9° / 37.8° 68.7
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 16.3° / 35.9° 270.6
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 14.1° / 33° 169.4
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 9.7° / 30.8° 106.6
Oct 12.2°C / 54°F 1.3° / 25.6° 53.1
Nov 6°C / 43°F -6.5° / 20° 24.4
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -13.3° / 12.8° 9.5
Jincheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below China avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Area3,639.0 sq mi (9,424.9 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates35.5022°N, 112.8328°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Dec 20, 2009 19 km NNW of Zhengzhou, China M4.7 94 km
Jul 25, 2025 33 km SW of Linfen, China M4.6 143 km
Jan 13, 1992 15 km NW of Yingchuan, China M4.4 147 km
Apr 24, 1991 59 km WNW of Hebi, China M4.4 94 km
Sep 12, 2022 17 km NE of Yima, China M4.3 104 km
Jul 3, 1993 46 km SSW of Linfen, China M4.0 138 km
Nov 5, 1992 40 km SW of Luoyang, China M3.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in

Jincheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Jincheng

Institution Type Founded Website
山西科技学院 University
晋城职业技术学院(新校区) College

Schools in Jincheng

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
晋城一中
中原街小学
中原街中学
晋城市公安局人民警察训练学校
晋城市凤城中学
晋城一中
中原街小学
中原街中学
中学
晋城一中(丹河校区)
晋城市公安局人民警察训练学校
晋城三中
汇仟小学
泽州一中
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Museums in Jincheng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Huaitan Guild Hall
Huaitan Guild Hall
Yuhuang Temple

Farmers Markets in Jincheng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
城豪德光彩贸易广场
金东顺钢材市场

Hotels in Jincheng

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

德豪宾馆

Restaurants in Jincheng

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

金伯爵宴会中心

Theme Parks in Jincheng

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

太行明珠游乐城

Train Stations in Jincheng

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jincheng

Shopping Malls in Jincheng

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

圣亚购物广场

Stadiums & Teams in Jincheng

TeamLeagueDivision
体育中心

Ski Resorts Near Jincheng

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Taohuayu Ski Resort 0.0 $0
王屋山滑雪场 0.0 $0
神农滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Jincheng

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Changzhi Wangcun AirportCIHSmall Airport
Zhengzhou Shangjie AirportHSJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jincheng

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ming Pagoda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Jincheng

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 1
Parks 41
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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 Jincheng

What is the population of Jincheng?

Jincheng has a population of 476,945 residents and is located in China. The population density is 131 people per square mile, spread across 3,639.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jincheng?

Jincheng has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches.

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