Jinding, China

Full City Profile

53,667 Population 475/sq mi density
8,238 ft Elevation 2,511 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Jinding experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation8,238 ft (2,511 m)
Area112.9 sq mi (292.4 km²)
Population Density475/sq mi
Coordinates26.4390°N, 99.4406°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 126 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 97 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 121 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 108 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 127 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 118 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 117 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 134 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 63 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 101 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 64 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 101 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 114 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 107 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 113 km
May 21, 2021 32 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 89 km
May 21, 2021 29 km NNW of Dali, China M5.0 96 km
Jul 2, 1996 10 km N of Lijiang, China M5.0 99 km
Jun 4, 2025 21 km SSE of Jinhua, China M5.0 58 km
Jan 1, 2010 73 km SSW of Lijiang, China M5.0 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m - 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 0.6 in Driest

Jinding has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.6").

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