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Miaojie, China

Yunnan · China

Miaojie is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 62,540. Elevation: 5,778 ft (1,761 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

62,540 Population 654/sq mi density
5,778 ft Elevation 1,761 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
34.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population62,540
Density654/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation5,778 ft (1,761 m)
Population62,540
Population Density654 / sq mi
Elevation5,778 ft (1,761 m)
Coordinates25.3123°, 100.2798°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation34.3 inches (870 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Miaojie

Miaojie is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 62,540. The city sits at an elevation of 5,778 feet (1,761 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Miaojie

Miaojie has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (7.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.1°C / 45°F -1.7° / 17.7° 20.6
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F -0.4° / 19.5° 27.2
Mar 12.9°C / 55°F 2.9° / 24.6° 13.7
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 5.3° / 26.9° 31.3
May 18.6°C / 65°F 9° / 30° 62.3
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 13° / 29.7° 122.1
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 13.6° / 28.3° 188.0
Aug 19.5°C / 67°F 13.7° / 27.5° 245.2
Sep 18.1°C / 65°F 11.8° / 25.4° 131.4
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 8° / 23.9° 84.2
Nov 11.3°C / 52°F 3.2° / 20.8° 24.5
Dec 7.9°C / 46°F -0.5° / 17.2° 15.7
Miaojie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,778 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above China avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,778 ft (1,761 m)
Area95.7 sq mi (247.8 km²)
Population Density654/sq mi
Coordinates25.3123°N, 100.2798°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.3"
10% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 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 54 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 125 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 85 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 89 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 121 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 137 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 118 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 94 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 102 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 88 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 128 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 124 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 50 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 85 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 38 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 87 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 50 km
May 21, 2021 29 km NNW of Dali, China M5.0 60 km
Dec 18, 1992 85 km WSW of Dadukou, China M5.0 130 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
July 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in
August 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in

Miaojie has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 48°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Miaojie

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
盟石小学
团结小学
白龙桥中学
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Museums in Miaojie

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Custom Museum
Ma Ruji Residence
Ma Ruqi Residence
Ma Ruqing Residence
Midu Museum
Museum of the Donglianhua Horse Caravan Culture
Weishan Nanzhao Museum
南诏地质博物馆
尹宜公故居
民国第五区公所

Libraries in Miaojie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Midu Library0.0
Weishan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Miaojie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
农贸市场
大仓农贸市场
庙街农贸市场
红河源综合市场

Hotels in Miaojie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

利波客栈

Restaurants in Miaojie

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

晓平饭店

Train Stations in Miaojie

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

大仓

Bus Stations in Miaojie

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

庙街客运站

Gas Stations in Miaojie

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #6058970488

Airports Near Miaojie

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dali Fengyi AirportDLUMedium Airport
Xiangyun Midu Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Miaojie

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Caishen Temple
Car God Temple
Dragon King Temple
Jade Emperor Pavilion
Kuixing Temple
Mudianluo Tuzhu Temple
Tianmoya Temple
Yunyin Temple
利克土主庙
华严寺
慧明寺
是何庵
月波庵
楼觉寺
灶神庙
白牛土主庙
竹屏寺
药王庙
蒙舍土主庙
观音寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Miaojie

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Restaurants 11
Supermarkets 3
Hotels 1
Places of Worship 6

🇨🇳 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 Miaojie

What is the population of Miaojie?

Miaojie has a population of 62,540 residents and is located in China. The population density is 654 people per square mile, spread across 95.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Miaojie?

Miaojie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.3 inches.

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