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Poyang, China

Jiangxi · China

Poyang is a mid-size city in Jiangxi, China with a population of 70,787. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

70,787 Population 1,093/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
64.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population70,787
Density1,093/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain64.6 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population70,787
Population Density1,093 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates28.9924°, 116.6675°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceJiangxi
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation64.6 inches (1,640 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Poyang

Poyang is a mid-size city in China (Jiangxi) with a population of 70,787. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Poyang

Poyang has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2114 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.8°C / 44°F -4° / 20.7° 98.9
Feb 8.8°C / 48°F -1.4° / 23.3° 174.9
Mar 14.3°C / 58°F 3.4° / 27.4° 234.3
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 7.7° / 30.1° 242.7
May 22.7°C / 73°F 12.4° / 31.9° 263.3
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 18.7° / 33.1° 445.9
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 23.4° / 34.6° 297.8
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 21.9° / 35° 130.6
Sep 25.9°C / 79°F 17.3° / 34.4° 78.6
Oct 19.9°C / 68°F 8.4° / 33° 43.0
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 2° / 28.8° 73.2
Dec 7.5°C / 45°F -4.3° / 21.2° 30.6
Poyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above China avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area64.8 sq mi (167.8 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates28.9924°N, 116.6675°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 17, 2015.

Sep 10, 2011 36 km SSW of Wuxue, China M4.5 143 km
Jun 17, 2015 45 km S of Wuxue, China M4.1 122 km
Apr 14, 1995 27 km SSE of Wuxue, China M4.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Maria (2018).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Maria Category 2 257 km
2006 Saomai Category 2 193 km
2004 Rananim Category 1 282 km
1994 Fred Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 9.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in Wettest
July 85°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in Driest

Poyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and December the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Poyang

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
鄱阳一中 - - - -
鄱阳县卫校新校区 - - - -
江西省鄱阳思源实验学校 - - - -
饶州中学 - - - -
秋实学校 - - - -
杨帆中学 - - - -
鄱阳洪迈中学 - - - -
鄱阳一中 - - - -
鄱阳中学 - - - -
鄱阳二中 - - - -
湖城学校 - - - -
鄱阳镇中心学校 - - - -
鄱阳县教师进修学校附属中学 - - - -
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Gas Stations in Poyang

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1160794408

Banks in Poyang

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

中国农业银行

Stadiums & Teams in Poyang

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Ski Resorts Near Poyang

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
庐山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Poyang

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jingdezhen Luojia AirportJDZMedium Airport
Nanchang Xiangtang Air Base-Medium Airport
Nanchang Yaohu AirportYHJSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poyang

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
净莲寺
念佛寺

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Poyang

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 2
Banks 1
Parks 2
Police Stations 2
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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poyang

What is the population of Poyang?

Poyang has a population of 70,787 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,093 people per square mile, spread across 64.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poyang?

Poyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.6 inches.

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