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Kaiwen, China

Yunnan · China

Kaiwen is a small town in Yunnan, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,204 ft (1,891 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,204 ft Elevation 1,891 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
50.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Coordinates27.1561°, 99.8348°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation50.8 inches (1,291 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)

About Kaiwen

Kaiwen is a small town in China (Yunnan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,204 feet (1,891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Kaiwen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,204 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below China avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,204 ft (1,891 m)
Area3,768.7 sq mi (9,761.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates27.1561°N, 99.8348°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above China avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.50"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 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 46 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 132 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 124 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 119 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 48 km
Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 130 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 54 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 130 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 45 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 116 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 97 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 118 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 113 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 130 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 131 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 62 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 134 km
May 27, 2024 44 km N of Yongning, China M5.1 145 km
Oct 23, 1997 22 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.1 58 km
Feb 3, 1996 25 km N of Lijiang, China M5.1 38 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 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
February 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Kaiwen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 41°F in December to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kaiwen

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
香格里拉市金江小学
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Radio Stations near Kaiwen

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Kaiwen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Liming Inn

Monuments in Kaiwen

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

仕林红军长征渡口

Gas Stations in Kaiwen

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #13167277664

Banks in Kaiwen

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Postal Savings Bank of China

Airports Near Kaiwen

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Kaiwen

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kaiwen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
龙王庙

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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What is the weather like in Kaiwen?

Kaiwen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.8 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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