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Pianjiao, China

Yunnan · China

Pianjiao is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 24,575. Elevation: 4,839 ft (1,475 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

24,575 Population 10/sq mi density
4,839 ft Elevation 1,475 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population24,575
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation4,839 ft (1,475 m)
Population24,575
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation4,839 ft (1,475 m)
Coordinates26.0167°, 100.5833°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pianjiao

Pianjiao is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 24,575. The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet (1,475 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Pianjiao

Pianjiao has an average annual temperature of 15.2°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jun (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 929 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.2°C / 45°F -2.6° / 19.1° 12.9
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F -0.4° / 20.8° 19.0
Mar 13.7°C / 57°F 3.2° / 26.3° 7.7
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 5.5° / 28.9° 20.7
May 19.9°C / 68°F 9.7° / 31.5° 48.2
Jun 21.4°C / 70°F 13.5° / 31.6° 148.2
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 14.1° / 28.9° 196.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 13.6° / 27.4° 240.3
Sep 18.3°C / 65°F 11.7° / 25.2° 144.6
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 7.6° / 24.2° 64.8
Nov 11.4°C / 52°F 2.5° / 21.8° 17.5
Dec 8°C / 46°F -1.1° / 18.5° 8.9
Pianjiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,839 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above China avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,839 ft (1,475 m)
Area2,458.3 sq mi (6,366.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates26.0167°N, 100.5833°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.47"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 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 M6.6 145 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 66 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 71 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 66 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 121 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 67 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 67 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 117 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 34 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 134 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 75 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 136 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 146 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 148 km
Feb 25, 2010 88 km NW of Lianran, China M5.2 143 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 67 km
Aug 14, 1993 105 km NW of Longquan, China M5.2 116 km
Feb 6, 1996 46 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.2 136 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 59 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 96 km
1955 JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE Earthquake 1.0 m 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.1 in
March 58°F (15°C) 1.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Pianjiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 49°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Pianjiao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Taihe Overseas Chinese Farm Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market
农贸市场

Hotels in Pianjiao

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

鸡足山宾馆

Restaurants in Pianjiao

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restuarant

Monuments in Pianjiao

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

平川天主教堂
杨如轩故居
虚云纪念亭

Bus Stations in Pianjiao

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

班车站
观光车上站
观光车下站

Gas Stations in Pianjiao

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #7833203935

Airports Near Pianjiao

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lijiang Sanyi International AirportLJGLarge Airport
Dali Fengyi AirportDLUMedium Airport
Xiangyun Midu Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pianjiao

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
圆觉寺

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Pianjiao

What is the population of Pianjiao?

Pianjiao has a population of 24,575 residents and is located in China. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 2,458.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pianjiao?

Pianjiao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

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