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Puchuan, China

Yunnan · China

Puchuan is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 27,049. Elevation: 4,177 ft (1,273 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,049 Population 287/sq mi density
4,177 ft Elevation 1,273 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
56.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population27,049
Density287/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Population27,049
Population Density287 / sq mi
Elevation4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Coordinates24.7031°, 98.5701°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation56.3 inches (1,431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puchuan

Puchuan is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 27,049. The city sits at an elevation of 4,177 feet (1,273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Puchuan

Puchuan has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jun (21.7°C), the coldest is Jan (10.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1202 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 10.9°C / 52°F 1.3° / 19.9° 23.6
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 2.8° / 22.6° 20.3
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 6.7° / 27.4° 20.3
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 10.5° / 30.1° 45.7
May 21.4°C / 70°F 13.7° / 31.9° 96.3
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 30.3° 172.1
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 16.4° / 28.5° 253.8
Aug 21°C / 70°F 16.6° / 27.9° 277.2
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 14.5° / 26.6° 128.0
Oct 18.3°C / 65°F 11.1° / 25° 98.8
Nov 14.7°C / 58°F 5.4° / 22.4° 42.9
Dec 11.8°C / 53°F 2.4° / 20° 23.1
Puchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,177 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above China avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Area94.4 sq mi (244.4 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates24.7031°N, 98.5701°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 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 M6.1 150 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 80 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 79 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 50 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 62 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 85 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 105 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 130 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 30 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 110 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 71 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 66 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 44 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 78 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 75 km
Jul 22, 1991 129 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 65 km
Feb 1, 2011 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 63 km
Apr 19, 2001 163 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 32 km
May 31, 2011 Myanmar-China border region M4.7 46 km
Jul 18, 2013 125 km WNW of Dali, China M4.7 140 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 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 2 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 9.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 11.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 10.2 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in

Puchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 50°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Puchuan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Japanese Army "Comfort Women" Exhibition Hall
Longling Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall
Tenchong Museum of Geothermy and Geology
龙陵县运启黄龙玉博物馆

Stadiums & Teams in Puchuan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puchuan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baoshan Yunrui AirportBSDMedium Airport
Dehong Mangshi International AirportLUMMedium Airport
Tengchong Tuofeng AirportTCZMedium Airport
Longchuan Guangsong AirportLCSSmall 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 Puchuan

What is the population of Puchuan?

Puchuan has a population of 27,049 residents and is located in China. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 94.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puchuan?

Puchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.

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