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Judian, China

Yunnan · China

Judian is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 21,368. Elevation: 6,165 ft (1,879 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

21,368 Population 6/sq mi density
6,165 ft Elevation 1,879 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population21,368
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Population21,368
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Coordinates27.3061°, 99.6491°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (856 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Judian

Judian is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 21,368. The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet (1,879 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Judian

Judian has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.4°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 837 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -6.4° / 11.7° 10.6
Feb 2.1°C / 36°F -6° / 12.7° 25.4
Mar 5.9°C / 43°F -3° / 18.4° 27.3
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -0.3° / 20.1° 63.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 3° / 23.8° 56.3
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 7.3° / 24.4° 126.7
Jul 15.3°C / 59°F 9.6° / 23.1° 175.5
Aug 15.4°C / 60°F 8.9° / 23.1° 168.9
Sep 13.5°C / 56°F 6.8° / 21.1° 96.2
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 1° / 19.6° 62.5
Nov 5.3°C / 41°F -3° / 14.8° 13.1
Dec 2°C / 36°F -5.5° / 11.7° 10.7
Judian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 63°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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,165 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below China avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,165 ft (1,879 m)
Area3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates27.3061°N, 99.6491°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.63"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 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 62 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 148 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 136 km
Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 108 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 71 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 72 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 64 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 140 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 123 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 135 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 119 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 78 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 148 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 108 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 80 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 61 km
May 27, 2024 44 km N of Yongning, China M5.1 144 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 81 km
Jul 2, 1996 10 km N of Lijiang, China M5.0 70 km
Apr 9, 2024 48 km WNW of Yongning, China M5.0 101 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 - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 5.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Driest

Judian has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 37°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.5").

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Hotels in Judian

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

花马国山庄

Bus Stations in Judian

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Judian Busses

Gas Stations in Judian

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Huizhong Petroleum
Sinopec

Airports Near Judian

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lijiang Sanyi International AirportLJGLarge Airport
Diqing Shangri-La AirportDIGMedium Airport
Lanping Fenghua General AirportLFHSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Judian

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Judian Monastery Ruin

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 Judian

What is the population of Judian?

Judian has a population of 21,368 residents and is located in China. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 3,768.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Judian?

Judian has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

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