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Mingguang, China

Yunnan · China

Mingguang is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 40,221. Elevation: 6,096 ft (1,858 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,221 Population 17/sq mi density
6,096 ft Elevation 1,858 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
54.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population40,221
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain54.9 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation6,096 ft (1,858 m)
Population40,221
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation6,096 ft (1,858 m)
Coordinates25.4931°, 98.5415°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation54.9 inches (1,395 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mingguang

Mingguang is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 40,221. The city sits at an elevation of 6,096 feet (1,858 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Mingguang

Mingguang has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1112 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.1°C / 47°F -0.3° / 18.4° 21.1
Feb 10°C / 50°F 0.8° / 20.7° 27.8
Mar 13.9°C / 57°F 3.8° / 25.5° 21.9
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 7.2° / 27.6° 48.7
May 19.1°C / 66°F 10.5° / 29.7° 82.5
Jun 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 29.4° 148.7
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 14.6° / 27.9° 221.2
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 14.4° / 27.6° 261.2
Sep 19.2°C / 67°F 13.3° / 26.1° 122.9
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 8.9° / 24.4° 102.7
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 3.7° / 21° 31.4
Dec 9°C / 48°F 0.3° / 18.4° 22.5
Mingguang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,096 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above China avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,096 ft (1,858 m)
Area2,375.9 sq mi (6,153.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates25.4931°N, 98.5415°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
45% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on May 16, 2025.

Jan 11, 1994 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M6.1 138 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 149 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 89 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 91 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 96 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 104 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 144 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 74 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 150 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 138 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 146 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 147 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 65 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 149 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 134 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 119 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 113 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 50 km
Mar 26, 2017 54 km NW of Dali, China M5.0 139 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1991).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Unnamed Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 30 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 10.2 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 9.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in

Mingguang has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Mingguang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gaoligong Paper Making Museum

Gas Stations in Mingguang

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #8358519169

Airports Near Mingguang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baoshan Yunrui AirportBSDMedium Airport
Tengchong Tuofeng AirportTCZMedium Airport

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 Mingguang

What is the population of Mingguang?

Mingguang has a population of 40,221 residents and is located in China. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 2,375.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mingguang?

Mingguang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches.

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