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Nanjian, China

Yunnan · China

Nanjian is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 50,083. Elevation: 4,596 ft (1,401 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

50,083 Population 174/sq mi density
4,596 ft Elevation 1,401 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population50,083
Density174/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Population50,083
Population Density174 / sq mi
Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Coordinates25.0449°, 100.5144°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (862 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nanjian

Nanjian is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 50,083. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet (1,401 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 51°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Nanjian

Nanjian has an average annual temperature of 16°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jun (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 912 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.4°C / 47°F -0.4° / 19.1° 20.5
Feb 10.2°C / 50°F 1.2° / 21° 22.3
Mar 14.3°C / 58°F 4.4° / 25.9° 10.5
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 6.6° / 28.7° 28.2
May 20.2°C / 68°F 10.4° / 31.3° 62.5
Jun 21.4°C / 70°F 14.1° / 30.8° 115.9
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.6° / 30° 196.5
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 14.4° / 30° 215.5
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 12.5° / 27.6° 128.6
Oct 17°C / 63°F 9° / 26.1° 71.9
Nov 12.8°C / 55°F 4.6° / 22.5° 24.9
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 0.8° / 19° 15.2
Nanjian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,596 feet.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above China avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,596 ft (1,401 m)
Area288.5 sq mi (747.3 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates25.0449°N, 100.5144°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 24, 2024.

May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 91 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 129 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 83 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 88 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 125 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 142 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 150 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 89 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 131 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 88 km
Feb 25, 2010 88 km NW of Lianran, China M5.2 149 km
Jul 9, 2001 69 km NNE of Jianshui, China M5.2 93 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 113 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 87 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 126 km
May 21, 2021 24 km WNW of Dali, China M5.1 88 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 125 km
May 21, 2021 21 km W of Dali, China M5.1 76 km
May 21, 2021 29 km NNW of Dali, China M5.0 96 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 133 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 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.3 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in

Nanjian has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 51°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Nanjian

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
南涧第一中学
南涧县民族中学
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Museums in Nanjian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Custom Museum
Weishan Nanzhao Museum
南诏地质博物馆
尹宜公故居
弥渡文化馆
民国第五区公所

Libraries in Nanjian

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Weishan Library0.0

Hotels in Nanjian

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel
Road side hotel restaurant
南涧宾馆
小弯宾馆
红河原客栈
金鹏酒店

Restaurants in Nanjian

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Restaurant (RA)

Monuments in Nanjian

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

德苴清风阁
文明阁
李文学起义帅府

Train Stations in Nanjian

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

南涧

Bus Stations in Nanjian

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nanjian Busterminal
Nanjian Intercity Bus Terminal
密祉汽车客运站

Gas Stations in Nanjian

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #8431199787
Sinopec
Sinopec

Airports Near Nanjian

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dali Fengyi AirportDLUMedium Airport
Xiangyun Midu Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nanjian

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Guanyin Temple
Nanjian Temple
南涧文庙
南街城隍庙

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Things to See Near Nanjian

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • 2075m saddle

🇨🇳 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 Nanjian

What is the population of Nanjian?

Nanjian has a population of 50,083 residents and is located in China. The population density is 174 people per square mile, spread across 288.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nanjian?

Nanjian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

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