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Ruidian, China

Yunnan · China

Ruidian is a small city in Yunnan, China with a population of 28,612. Elevation: 5,758 ft (1,755 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,612 Population 12/sq mi density
5,758 ft Elevation 1,755 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population28,612
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Population28,612
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Coordinates25.5317°, 98.4086°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,415 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ruidian

Ruidian is a small city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 28,612. The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet (1,755 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Ruidian

Ruidian has an average annual temperature of 16.7°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jun (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1269 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.5°C / 49°F 0.2° / 19° 22.2
Feb 11.5°C / 53°F 1.7° / 21.4° 28.2
Mar 15.7°C / 60°F 5.1° / 25.7° 26.3
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 9.6° / 27.8° 59.8
May 20.4°C / 69°F 12.6° / 29.8° 100.7
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 15.8° / 28.9° 193.3
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 16.3° / 28.2° 266.6
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 16.2° / 28.6° 272.9
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 14.6° / 27.4° 136.0
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 9.9° / 25.5° 102.9
Nov 13.6°C / 56°F 4.4° / 22.1° 34.6
Dec 10.4°C / 51°F 1.5° / 19.2° 25.3
Ruidian experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above China avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Area2,375.9 sq mi (6,153.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates25.5317°N, 98.4086°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.00"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 M6.1 126 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 82 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 84 km
Apr 12, 2001 147 km SW of Dali, China M5.6 107 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 100 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 142 km
May 2, 2023 26 km WSW of Bonan, China M5.3 88 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 149 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 143 km
Apr 17, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.1 145 km
Aug 9, 2011 143 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 74 km
Sep 11, 2012 140 km SW of Dali, China M5.0 131 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 110 km
Jun 20, 2011 137 km ESE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.0 60 km
May 17, 2016 88 km NW of Dali, China M4.9 123 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 83 km
Jun 1, 2010 117 km SW of Dali, China M4.9 113 km
Apr 19, 2001 163 km SW of Dali, China M4.8 102 km
Feb 13, 1990 132 km WNW of Dali, China M4.8 78 km
May 17, 2016 84 km NW of Dali, China M4.8 132 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 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 35 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 9.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 10.0 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 9.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.7 in Driest

Ruidian has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 43°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Ruidian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
胆扎村村史馆

Airports Near Ruidian

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tengchong Tuofeng AirportTCZMedium 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 Ruidian

What is the population of Ruidian?

Ruidian has a population of 28,612 residents and is located in China. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 2,375.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruidian?

Ruidian has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.

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