Sign In Register

Linfen, China

Shanxi · China

Linfen is a major city in Shanxi, China with a population of 959,198. Elevation: 1,480 ft (451 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

959,198 Population 122/sq mi density
1,480 ft Elevation 451 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
20.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

Discover Linfen, China

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population959,198
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain20.0 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Population959,198
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Coordinates36.0889°, 111.5189°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation20.0 inches (507 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Linfen

Linfen is a major city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 959,198. The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet (451 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Linfen

Linfen has an average annual temperature of 12.3°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 674 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.5°C / 28°F -15.7° / 10.1° 11.0
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -9.5° / 16.1° 14.4
Mar 7.8°C / 46°F -5.1° / 23.9° 15.3
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F -0.1° / 30.3° 48.9
May 19.3°C / 67°F 4.8° / 34.5° 47.3
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 12.7° / 37.6° 65.5
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 15.2° / 37.7° 144.2
Aug 24.5°C / 76°F 13.6° / 35.8° 152.1
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 8° / 31.5° 93.7
Oct 11.9°C / 53°F 0.3° / 25.8° 55.8
Nov 5°C / 41°F -8° / 19.4° 20.9
Dec -2.3°C / 28°F -14.9° / 11.2° 5.3
Linfen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above China avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,480 ft (451 m)
Area7,838.7 sq mi (20,302.2 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates36.0889°N, 111.5189°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"
47% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 25, 2025.

Jan 24, 2010 28 km ENE of Hancheng, China M5.0 95 km
Mar 12, 2016 20 km ESE of Yuncheng, China M4.8 129 km
Jul 25, 2025 33 km SW of Linfen, China M4.6 34 km
Sep 1, 1992 23 km WNW of Yuncheng, China M4.5 130 km
Jan 10, 2025 30 km WNW of Linfen, China M4.5 30 km
Jul 25, 2001 25 km N of Linfen, China M4.4 25 km
Sep 12, 2022 17 km NE of Yima, China M4.3 147 km
Apr 25, 1994 32 km SW of Jiexiu, China M4.3 80 km
Jan 11, 2005 83 km N of Hancheng, China M4.1 93 km
Apr 17, 1991 18 km N of Yuncheng, China M4.0 112 km
Jan 15, 2011 47 km N of Yuncheng, China M4.0 85 km
Jul 3, 1993 46 km SSW of Linfen, China M4.0 46 km
Jan 1, 1993 19 km N of Yuncheng, China M3.9 109 km
Mar 26, 2016 15 km SSE of Yuncheng, China M3.9 139 km
Apr 22, 1991 7 km SW of Hancheng, China M3.8 128 km
May 1, 1991 10 km NW of Yuncheng, China M3.8 123 km
Dec 27, 1992 30 km NW of Yuncheng, China M3.6 114 km
Feb 20, 1990 16 km SSW of Gutao, China M3.6 121 km
Feb 19, 1993 21 km SW of Yuncheng, China M3.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.2 in

Linfen has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Colleges & Universities in Linfen

Institution Type Founded Website
山西师范大学(临汾校区) University - ,
山西师范大学体育学院 College - ,
山西师范大学现代文理学院 College - ,
山西电子科技学院 University - ,

Schools in Linfen

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Linfen No.2 Elementary School - - - -
临汾一中 - - - -
临汾一中 - - - -
临汾平阳中学 - - - -
精华中学 - - - -
临汾光明中学 - - - -
临汾三中 - - - -
临汾市第一小学 - - - -
临汾一中 - - - -
临汾六中 - - - -
临汾四中 - - - -
临汾市尧都区职业技术学校 - - - -
解放路学校 - - - -
临汾市第二中学 - - - -
临汾市特殊教育学校 - - - -
国学馆 - - - -
View full schools details →

Museums in Linfen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Linfen Museum
Taosi Site Museum
洪洞县博物馆
陶寺古代观象台

Farmers Markets in Linfen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
临汾市中心市场
城东农贸市场

Hotels in Linfen

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7 Days Inn
Mercure

Restaurants in Linfen

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

三千里海鲜肥牛
地矿大酒店
思麦尔国际酒店

Cinemas in Linfen

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

时代华纳国际影城

Theme Parks in Linfen

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

临汾哪吒传奇

Train Stations in Linfen

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Linfen
Linfen
Linfenbei

Gas Stations in Linfen

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #930204427
CN #930204428
CN #930204430
CN #930204431
CN #930204434
CN #930204436
CN #930204437

Banks in Linfen

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China
Bank of China
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Shopping Malls in Linfen

6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

世纪百悦购物中心
安达圣购物中心
工贸购物中心
新天地购物广场
生龙国际
科奥大厦

Gyms in Linfen

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

俊梵瑜伽

Stadiums & Teams in Linfen

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Linfen

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
七里峪滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Linfen

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Linfen Yaodu AirportLFQMedium Airport
Linfen Yaomiao Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Linfen

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
铁佛寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Linfen

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 15
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 3
Supermarkets 2
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 2
Parks 11
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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Linfen.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Linfen

What is the population of Linfen?

Linfen has a population of 959,198 residents and is located in China. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 7,838.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Linfen?

Linfen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Linfen with another city: