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Simao, China

Yunnan · China

Simao is a large city in Yunnan, China with a population of 296,565. Elevation: 4,367 ft (1,331 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

296,565 Population 198/sq mi density
4,367 ft Elevation 1,331 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
58.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population296,565
Density198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain58.7 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Population296,565
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Coordinates22.7886°, 100.9748°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation58.7 inches (1,491 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Simao

Simao is a large city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 296,565. The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet (1,331 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Simao

Simao has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jun (24°C), the coldest is Jan (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 8.6° / 21.3° 18.6
Feb 16.6°C / 62°F 9.4° / 23.7° 15.2
Mar 19.4°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.8° 27.6
Apr 22°C / 72°F 15.2° / 28.8° 52.6
May 23.4°C / 74°F 18.1° / 28.6° 145.3
Jun 24°C / 75°F 20.1° / 27.9° 203.1
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.9° 325.3
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 19.8° / 27.2° 275.3
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 18.8° / 26.7° 178.1
Oct 21°C / 70°F 17° / 25° 115.1
Nov 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.8° 48.4
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 9.8° / 20.4° 21.7
Simao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above China avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Area1,496.5 sq mi (3,876.0 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates22.7886°N, 100.9748°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.48"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 1, 2025.

Jun 2, 2007 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China M6.1 28 km
Jan 26, 1993 119 km NNE of Jinghong, China M5.6 28 km
Jan 30, 1997 83 km NE of Jinghong, China M5.0 48 km
Jun 3, 2007 122 km NNE of Jinghong, China M4.9 33 km
Jul 5, 1994 130 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.9 93 km
May 12, 1995 105 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 115 km
Sep 19, 1994 116 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.8 124 km
Jan 25, 2005 59 km N of Jinghong, China M4.8 40 km
Feb 14, 1990 171 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.7 145 km
Jan 16, 1998 158 km NW of Jinghong, China M4.7 146 km
Jun 3, 1993 157 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.7 122 km
Jul 15, 2006 25 km SSW of Jianshui, China M4.7 142 km
Jan 27, 1993 104 km NNE of Jinghong, China M4.7 14 km
Aug 20, 2024 15 km ESE of Simao, China M4.7 16 km
May 30, 1993 139 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.6 84 km
Jun 10, 1993 109 km WSW of Jianshui, China M4.6 125 km
Feb 9, 2018 38 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.6 57 km
Jan 26, 1990 143 km SW of Jianshui, China M4.6 97 km
Jan 12, 2006 120 km SSE of Jianshui, China M4.6 92 km
May 16, 1992 162 km NNW of Jinghong, China M4.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 12.5 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 12.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in

Simao has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Simao

Institution Type Founded Website
Pu'er University University

Schools in Simao

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
普洱市实验中学
思茅第一中学(老校区)
普洱市实验中学
思茅第一中学(老校区)
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Museums in Simao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
pu'er city museum

Libraries in Simao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0

Hotels in Simao

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barcelona City Hotel
Ftbg
Marvelous Land Hotel
Pu'er River Hotel
Puer Hotel
星居
松赞普洱绿谷酒店

Restaurants in Simao

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

dumpling restaurant
veg restaurant
wild mushroom fish hotpot
普洱食府
曼罕哨傣

Cafes in Simao

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starbucks
一草巷子

Theatres in Simao

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pu'er Theatre

Train Stations in Simao

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

普洱

Bus Stations in Simao

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puer City Busterminal
Puer City Southern Busterminal

Gas Stations in Simao

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1274829797
CN #1274829842
CN #1286966158
CN #1286966181
CN #8904536532
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec Station

Banks in Simao

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ICBC

Stadiums & Teams in Simao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Simao

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pu'er Simao AirportSYMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Simao

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Simao Confucian Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Simao

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 1
Restaurants 6
Cafes 2
Bars 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 1
Museums 1
Hotels 14
Parks 8

🇨🇳 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 Simao

What is the population of Simao?

Simao has a population of 296,565 residents and is located in China. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 1,496.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simao?

Simao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.7 inches.

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