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Qufu, China

Shandong · China

Qufu is a mid-size city in Shandong, China with a population of 85,144. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

85,144 Population 271/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population85,144
Density271/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population85,144
Population Density271 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates35.5967°, 116.9911°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShandong
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Qufu

Qufu is a mid-size city in China (Shandong) with a population of 85,144. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Qufu

Qufu has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C (58°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.2°C / 32°F -5.5° / 5° 5.8
Feb 3.2°C / 38°F -2.5° / 9° 12.5
Mar 8.5°C / 47°F 2.4° / 14.7° 18.6
Apr 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 35.0
May 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 50.7
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 19.4° / 31.5° 85.8
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31.9° 184.1
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.7° 175.8
Sep 21.7°C / 71°F 16° / 27.4° 75.5
Oct 15.6°C / 60°F 9.5° / 21.6° 31.4
Nov 7.8°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.5° 28.3
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -3.6° / 6.8° 10.3
Qufu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above China avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area314.6 sq mi (814.8 km²)
Population Density271/sq mi
Coordinates35.5967°N, 116.9911°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below China avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 18, 2020.

Sep 20, 1995 9 km NNE of Bianzhuang, China M5.1 126 km
Jan 18, 2015 36 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 143 km
Apr 9, 2006 43 km SSW of Yanggu, China M4.4 128 km
Oct 13, 2011 44 km NW of Juye, China M4.4 116 km
Feb 18, 2020 16 km WNW of Changqing, China M4.4 120 km
Apr 27, 2005 31 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China M4.3 147 km
Jan 15, 2010 45 km E of Puyang Chengguanzhen, China M4.0 135 km
Apr 1, 2008 46 km SSW of Yanggu, China M3.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1668 TANCHENG, SHANDONG PROVINCE Earthquake - 42,578 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in

Qufu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Qufu

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北林中学 - - - -
曲阜市第一中学 - - - -
田家炳小学 - - - -
崇德高级中学 - - - -
夫子学校 - - - -
济宁学院附属实验学校 - - - -
德化学校 - - - -
曲阜孔子高级中学 - - - -
曲阜特殊教育学校 - - - -
曲阜东方学校 - - - -
圣贤高中 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Qufu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Qufu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
兖州市博物馆
孔子博物馆
邹城市博物馆
邹城市档案局(馆)
邹城规划展览馆

Libraries in Qufu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
邹城市图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Qufu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
居然之家家具广场

Hotels in Qufu

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Home Inn
圣源东方文化酒店
曲阜国际饭店
曲阜虫二小隐旅舍
龙泉精品酒店

Restaurants in Qufu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

西塘花记

Cafes in Qufu

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AUNTEA JENNY
chabaidao
MIXUEBINGCHENG

Train Stations in Qufu

8 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nantaoluo
Qufu
Qufudong
吴村
姚村
曲阜南
曲阜高铁汽车站
阮家村

Bus Stations in Qufu

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

曲阜汽车站
曲阜高铁汽车站

Gas Stations in Qufu

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #1146445522
CN #1146445523
CN #13388303604
CN #13388303609
CN #13388303615
CN #13388303624
CN #4336973152
CN #4336973171
CN #4443397916
CN #4443398045
CN #4626875629
CN #847448372
CN #847448374

Banks in Qufu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China

Stadiums & Teams in Qufu

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Qufu

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Qufu

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guodu Air Base-Medium Airport
Jining Da'an AirportJNGMedium Airport
Jinan Pingyin Agricultural Airport-Small Airport
Zaozhuang Yiyun Airport (under construction)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Qufu

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post
申通快递(山东曲阜转运中心)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Qufu

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in QufuCultural1994

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qufu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Qufu Mosque
Temple of Confucius
Temple of Yan Hui

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Qufu

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 2
Supermarkets 2
Banks 1
Hotels 3
Parks 12

🇨🇳 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Qufu

Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and the Kong Family Mansion in Qufu
Cultural · inscribed 1994
The temple, cemetery and family mansion of Confucius, the great philosopher, politician and educator of the 6th–5th centuries B.C., are located at Qufu, in Shandong Province. Built to commemorate him in 478 B.C., the temple has been destroyed and reconstructed...

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 Qufu

What is the population of Qufu?

Qufu has a population of 85,144 residents and is located in China. The population density is 271 people per square mile, spread across 314.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qufu?

Qufu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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