Pu’er, China

Yunnan · China

Pu’er is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 45,644. Elevation: 1,371 ft (418 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

45,644 Population 317/sq mi density
1,371 ft Elevation 418 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population45,644
Density317/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Population45,644
Population Density317 / sq mi
Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Coordinates28.2500°, 104.1667°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,577 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.8 inches (25 cm)

About Pu’er

Pu’er is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 45,644. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet (418 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Pu’er

Pu’er has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (6.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1218 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.2°C / 43°F -1.7° / 15.8° 24.4
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F 1.1° / 20.4° 24.1
Mar 14.5°C / 58°F 4.7° / 27.8° 39.8
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 9° / 31.2° 92.1
May 21.5°C / 71°F 12.6° / 32.6° 141.9
Jun 24.3°C / 76°F 17.1° / 34° 191.0
Jul 26.4°C / 79°F 19.5° / 35° 205.2
Aug 27°C / 81°F 18.4° / 36.1° 184.3
Sep 23.3°C / 74°F 15.4° / 33.2° 176.8
Oct 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 28.1° 84.7
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 3.9° / 23.3° 32.7
Dec 6.9°C / 44°F -0.6° / 16.2° 21.1
Pu’er enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above China avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,371 ft (418 m)
Area144.0 sq mi (373.0 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates28.2500°N, 104.1667°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above China avg
Snowfall 9.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

304 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Aug 3, 2014 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China M6.2 140 km
Jun 17, 2019 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.8 77 km
Sep 7, 2012 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.5 77 km
Apr 4, 2014 95 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.4 54 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China M5.4 113 km
Jan 27, 2017 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China M5.3 65 km
Jun 22, 2019 11 km SE of Xunchang, China M5.3 65 km
Sep 7, 2012 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.3 77 km
Apr 24, 2013 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.3 79 km
Jun 17, 2019 15 km E of Xunchang, China M5.1 72 km
Jul 4, 2019 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China M5.1 71 km
May 18, 2020 42 km W of Zhaotong, China M5.1 139 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 109 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 99 km
Feb 6, 2015 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.0 72 km
Jan 4, 2021 4 km N of Luocheng, China M5.0 132 km
Aug 16, 2014 91 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.0 62 km
Apr 6, 2024 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China M5.0 141 km
Mar 24, 2025 12 km SW of Xuyong, China M5.0 116 km
Oct 13, 1993 102 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.0 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1935 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake - 100 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in

Pu’er has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Train Stations in Pu’er

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pu'erdu

Gas Stations in Pu’er

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Censrar
Sinopec

Airports Near Pu’er

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yibin Wuliangye AirportYBPMedium 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 Pu’er

What is the population of Pu’er?

Pu’er has a population of 45,644 residents and is located in China. The population density is 317 people per square mile, spread across 144.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pu’er?

Pu’er enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches, with 9.8 inches of snow.

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