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Shunzhou, China

Yunnan · China

Shunzhou is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 32,074. Elevation: 7,310 ft (2,228 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

32,074 Population 13/sq mi density
7,310 ft Elevation 2,228 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population32,074
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Population32,074
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Coordinates26.6212°, 100.5543°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shunzhou

Shunzhou is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 32,074. The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Shunzhou

Shunzhou has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jun (19.4°C), the coldest is Jan (7.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 970 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.3°C / 45°F 0.5° / 14.1° 5.7
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 2.8° / 15.6° 4.8
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F 5.6° / 17.7° 14.2
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 8.7° / 20.9° 17.2
May 17.3°C / 63°F 11.6° / 23° 72.6
Jun 19.4°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.3° 149.4
Jul 19.2°C / 67°F 14.9° / 23.4° 244.7
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.9° 232.0
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 12.6° / 21.7° 157.4
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 9° / 20.3° 58.4
Nov 10.5°C / 51°F 3.9° / 17.2° 12.2
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 0.3° / 14.9° 1.7
Shunzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above China avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Area2,458.3 sq mi (6,366.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates26.6212°N, 100.5543°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.43"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M5.0 on Jun 4, 2025.

Feb 3, 1996 47 km N of Lijiang, China M6.6 79 km
May 21, 2021 25 km NW of Dali, China M6.1 113 km
Jul 21, 2003 75 km SSW of Dadukou, China M6.0 103 km
Jan 14, 2000 85 km E of Dali, China M5.9 124 km
Aug 18, 1990 72 km NW of Dadukou, China M5.7 72 km
Jul 9, 2009 88 km E of Dali, China M5.7 123 km
Oct 16, 2003 Yunnan, China M5.6 102 km
Feb 4, 1996 20 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.6 53 km
Nov 19, 1998 93 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.6 90 km
Oct 27, 2001 74 km SE of Lijiang, China M5.6 35 km
Jan 14, 2000 95 km E of Dali, China M5.5 130 km
Sep 24, 1996 41 km NNE of Lijiang, China M5.5 69 km
May 23, 2001 119 km NE of Lijiang, China M5.5 127 km
Jun 24, 2012 105 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.5 129 km
Feb 6, 1996 36 km N of Lijiang, China M5.5 69 km
Jan 2, 2022 99 km E of Shangri-La, China M5.4 132 km
Oct 2, 1998 90 km ENE of Lijiang, China M5.4 85 km
May 21, 2021 22 km WNW of Dali, China M5.2 116 km
Mar 3, 2013 59 km NW of Dali, China M5.2 103 km
Jul 10, 2009 82 km E of Dali, China M5.2 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1951 CHINA: GANSU AND SHANXI PROVINCES Earthquake 2.0 m 56 km
1955 JINSHA RIVER, YUNNAN PROVINCE Earthquake 1.0 m 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 1.1 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (9°C) 0.4 in Driest

Shunzhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Shunzhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
边屯文化博物馆

Farmers Markets in Shunzhou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
农贸市场

Bus Stations in Shunzhou

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banqiao
Shunzhou

Airports Near Shunzhou

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lijiang Sanyi International AirportLJGLarge 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 Shunzhou

What is the population of Shunzhou?

Shunzhou has a population of 32,074 residents and is located in China. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,458.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shunzhou?

Shunzhou enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

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