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Jinhua, China

Yunnan · China

Jinhua is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 53,523. Elevation: 7,221 ft (2,201 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

53,523 Population 188/sq mi density
7,221 ft Elevation 2,201 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
33.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population53,523
Density188/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain33.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation7,221 ft (2,201 m)
Population53,523
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation7,221 ft (2,201 m)
Coordinates26.5380°, 99.9172°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation33.4 inches (848 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jinhua

Jinhua is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 53,523. The city sits at an elevation of 7,221 feet (2,201 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jinhua

Jinhua has an average annual temperature of 12°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jun (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (3.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 986 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.4°C / 38°F -4.9° / 16° 11.4
Feb 5.2°C / 41°F -3.9° / 17.3° 19.0
Mar 9.2°C / 49°F -1.3° / 22.5° 11.6
Apr 12.5°C / 54°F 1.1° / 25° 27.5
May 16.1°C / 61°F 5.4° / 28.5° 47.7
Jun 18.5°C / 65°F 10.1° / 29.2° 163.2
Jul 18.5°C / 65°F 11.3° / 27.3° 209.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.2° / 27.3° 253.4
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 9° / 25.1° 148.3
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 4.1° / 23.8° 69.8
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F -1.8° / 19.7° 16.4
Dec 4.5°C / 40°F -4° / 16° 8.8
Jinhua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,221 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,221 ft (2,201 m)
Area284.9 sq mi (737.9 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates26.5380°N, 99.9172°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

225 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 91 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 91 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 132 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 68 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 140 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 77 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 148 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 89 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 81 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 136 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 142 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 147 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 63 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 94 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 95 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 70 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 110 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 96 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 66 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 69 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 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
July 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in Driest

Jinhua has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 42°F in January to 65°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Jinhua

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
剑川山师华清民族中学
剑川一中
金华二小
剑川县职业高级中学
金华镇第二初级中学
金华一小
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Museums in Jinhua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jianchuan Bai Folk Toy Teaching Centre
剑川县木雕博物馆

Hotels in Jinhua

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Heng Lu
Jia Li Hotel
Jianchuan Huahui Hotel
剑粮招待所
大理剑川方达酒店
甲马驿栈

Restaurants in Jinhua

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

民家夷土八碗
王记凉粉
老字号双盖帽
黄果树破酥包

Cinemas in Jinhua

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Square Cinema
沙溪电影院

Theatres in Jinhua

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duanjia Stage
戏台
石宝山开幕式台
石龙戏台

Monuments in Jinhua

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guanyin Statue
Kia I Temple (Grottoes 15 & 16)
Pagoda
金龙桥

Bus Stations in Jinhua

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

剑川汽车客运站

Gas Stations in Jinhua

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1146114987
CN #6847409994
CN #6847414775
PetroChina
PetroChina
Sinopec
YIG Fuel Station
YIG Fuel Station

Banks in Jinhua

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postal Savings Bank of China

Airports Near Jinhua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lijiang Sanyi International AirportLJGLarge Airport
Lanping Fenghua General AirportLFHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jinhua

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chenghuan Temple
二圣宫
佛堂
催君寺
关岳庙
哲母寺
地藏寺
大成殿
官登本主庙
报国寺
文昌宫
昭忠祠
本主庙
本主庙
本主庙
朱卷场本主庙
永榜本主庙
玉皇阁
甸南本主庙
白坛神庙
财神庙
财神庙

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 Jinhua

What is the population of Jinhua?

Jinhua has a population of 53,523 residents and is located in China. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 284.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jinhua?

Jinhua has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.4 inches.

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