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Jinniu, China

Yunnan · China

Jinniu is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 96,883. Elevation: 4,738 ft (1,444 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

96,883 Population 735/sq mi density
4,738 ft Elevation 1,444 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population96,883
Density735/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation4,738 ft (1,444 m)
Population96,883
Population Density735 / sq mi
Elevation4,738 ft (1,444 m)
Coordinates25.8006°, 100.5744°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jinniu

Jinniu is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 96,883. The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet (1,444 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jinniu

Jinniu has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jun (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 929 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F -2.6° / 19.1° 12.9
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F -0.4° / 20.8° 19.0
Mar 13.7°C / 57°F 3.2° / 26.3° 7.7
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 5.5° / 28.9° 20.7
May 19.9°C / 68°F 9.7° / 31.5° 48.2
Jun 21.4°C / 70°F 13.5° / 31.6° 148.2
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 28.9° 196.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 13.6° / 27.4° 240.3
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 11.7° / 25.2° 144.6
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.6° / 24.2° 64.8
Nov 11.4°C / 52°F 2.5° / 21.8° 17.5
Dec 8°C / 46°F -1.1° / 18.5° 8.9
Jinniu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above China avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,738 ft (1,444 m)
Area131.8 sq mi (341.2 km²)
Population Density735/sq mi
Coordinates25.8006°N, 100.5744°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 57 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 74 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 54 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 143 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 55 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 141 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 70 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 58 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 64 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 138 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 79 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 105 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 47 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 133 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 57 km
Feb 25, 2010 88 km NW of Lianran, China M5.2 137 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 64 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 60 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 81 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 30.0 m (98 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 XIAOWAN RESERVOIR, YUNNAN PROVINCE Meteorological 30.0 m 2 130 km
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in

Jinniu has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Jinniu

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
伟胜希望小学 - - - -
州城镇第一初级中学 - - - -
宾川县高平第一完全中学 - - - -
金牛镇二中 - - - -
大营完小 - - - -
金牛镇第三初级中学 - - - -
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Museums in Jinniu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Long March Memorial Hall
红军长征过大理陈列馆

Farmers Markets in Jinniu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Taihe Overseas Chinese Farm Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market

Hotels in Jinniu

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Binchuan Hotel
Hongqiang Hotel

Cafes in Jinniu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

二对咖啡

Monuments in Jinniu

9 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nanxun Bridge
四川会馆
城隍庙
城隍庙
州城文庙
州城曹家院
李家大院
笔山书院
钟鼓楼

Bus Stations in Jinniu

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Binchuan Busterminal
Midian Busstation
宾川客运站

Gas Stations in Jinniu

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中国石化
中国石化
中国石化

Airports Near Jinniu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dali Fengyi AirportDLUMedium Airport
Xiangyun Midu Air Base-Medium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jinniu

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Guanyin Temple
城隍庙
大新村大寺
大新村王氏祖祠
州城天主教堂
彩凤村西山庙
报国寺
文昌宫
龙心寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Jinniu

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 2
Parks 3
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 Jinniu

What is the population of Jinniu?

Jinniu has a population of 96,883 residents and is located in China. The population density is 735 people per square mile, spread across 131.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jinniu?

Jinniu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

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