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Putian, China
Fujian · China
Putian is a major city in Fujian, China with a population of 1,539,389. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,539,389 |
| Population Density | 965 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.4394°, 119.0103° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Fujian |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.4 inches (1,205 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Putian
Putian is a major city in China (Fujian) with a population of 1,539,389. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Putian
Putian has an average annual temperature of 19.2°C (67°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1509 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above China avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1,594.9 sq mi (4,130.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 965/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4394°N, 119.0103°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1917 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1604 | SOUTH CHINA SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
Putian has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.0").
Colleges & Universities in Putian
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putian University | University | - | , |
| 湄洲湾职业技术学院 | College | - | , |
| 福建省湄洲湾职业技术学校 | College | - | , |
| 莆田学院（学院校区北区） | University | - | , |
| 莆田市教师进修学院 | College | - | , |
Schools in Putian
36 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 莆田第三中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 荔城区第五实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 荔城区麟峰小学木兰分校 | - | - | - | - |
| 福建省莆田第四中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 荔城区第一实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田中山中学(滨溪校区) | - | - | - | - |
| 福建省莆田第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田市实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田哲理中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田擢英中学（学园校区） | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田南门学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 荔城区麟峰小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田砺青中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田中山中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田市荔城区梅峰小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田擢英中学（东大路校区） | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田擢英中学（学园校区） | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田市实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田砺青中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田哲理中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田第三中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田南门学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Putian No.1 Middle School of Fujian Province | - | - | - | - |
| 涵江第三实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田第九中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田市教师进修学院附属小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 荔城区麟峰小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 集奎小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 福建省莆田第一中学(初中部) | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田中山中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田中山中学（玉湖校区） | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田市荔城区梅峰小学（玉湖校区） | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田励志学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田市荔城区梅峰小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 莆田擢英中学（东大路校区） | - | - | - | - |
| 荔城区第四实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Putian
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mulanbei Museum | ||||
| 莆田市博物馆 | ||||
| 莆田市科技馆 |
Libraries in Putian
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 莆田市图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 莆田市图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Putian
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 新时代家具城 | |||||
| 新时代家具城 |
Restaurants in Putian
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Putian
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Putian
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Putian
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Putian
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fuzhou Changle International Airport | FOC | Large Airport |
| Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport | JJN | Large Airport |
| Fuzhou Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Huian Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Longtian Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Putian
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baoquanyan Temple | |
| Guanghua Temple | |
| Mituo Temple | |
| Tianquanyan Temple | |
| Twenty-four Temple | |
| Yuanmiao Temple | |
| Zhichengyan Temple | |
| 兴化府城隍庙 | |
| 石室岩寺 | |
| 陆霞寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Putian
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Putian
What is the population of Putian?
Putian has a population of 1,539,389 residents and is located in China. The population density is 965 people per square mile, spread across 1,594.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Putian?
Putian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.4 inches.