Sanming, China
Fujian · China
Sanming is a major city in Fujian, China with a population of 2,486,450. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,486,450 |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2486°, 117.6186° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Fujian |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.2 inches (1,580 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sanming
Sanming is a major city in China (Fujian) with a population of 2,486,450. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Sanming
Sanming has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (27°C), the coldest is Dec (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1651 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above China avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2486°N, 117.6186°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Sanming has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 49°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Sanming
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanming University | University | - | Visit → |
| 三明医学科技职业学院 | College | - | , |
Schools in Sanming
22 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 梅列区第二实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市城关小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明一中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市白沙小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明四中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明三中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明九中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市陈景润实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市东霞小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明七中 | - | - | - | - |
| 梅列区第一实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明七中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市城关小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明一中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市白沙小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明四中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明三中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明九中 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市陈景润实验小学 | - | - | - | - |
| 三明市东霞小学 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Sanming
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 沙县博物馆 |
Hotels in Sanming
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Sanming
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Sanming
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Sanming
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Sanming
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sanming
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sanming
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sanming
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sanming Shaxian Airport | SQJ | Medium Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanming
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Zhengshun Temple | |
| 云峰寺 |
Quick Facts
Around Sanming
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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Sanming has a population of 2,486,450 residents and is located in China..
What is the weather like in Sanming?
Sanming enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.
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