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Wenchang, China

Hainan · China

Wenchang is a major city in Hainan, China with a population of 560,894. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

560,894 Population 591/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
68.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population560,894
Density591/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain68.5 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population560,894
Population Density591 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates19.5516°, 110.8028°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHainan
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation68.5 inches (1,739 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wenchang

Wenchang is a major city in China (Hainan) with a population of 560,894. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wenchang

Wenchang has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2134 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.1° / 26.9° 38.9
Feb 21.1°C / 70°F 14.4° / 28.5° 46.1
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 17.1° / 31.8° 47.4
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 20.7° / 32.7° 84.0
May 27.9°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33.9° 241.8
Jun 28.6°C / 84°F 25.4° / 33.5° 152.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 33.8° 199.6
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.3° / 33.6° 252.8
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.2° / 33.5° 359.8
Oct 25.9°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.9° 517.4
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 18.2° / 29.1° 157.2
Dec 19.8°C / 68°F 13.5° / 26.8° 37.2
Wenchang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above China avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area949.5 sq mi (2,459.2 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates19.5516°N, 110.8028°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.5"
80% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on May 17, 1999.

May 17, 1999 Hainan, China M4.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

79 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 3 252 km
2025 Matmo Category 2 108 km
2025 Kajiki Category 2 231 km
2025 Wutip Category 1 197 km
2024 Yagi Category 5 39 km
2024 Yinxing Category 3 226 km
2023 Saola Category 2 280 km
2023 Talim Category 1 175 km
2022 Nesat Category 2 275 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 141 km
2021 Rai Category 1 273 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 255 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 295 km
2017 Khanun Category 2 145 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 299 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 99 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 128 km
2014 Rammasun Category 5 61 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 75 km
2013 Haiyan Category 2 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hainan Volcanic Field (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hainan Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 196 m (643 ft) 1933 72 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 83°F (29°C) 9.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 10.7 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in

Wenchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Wenchang

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
文昌市第三小学
文昌中学
文昌实验中学
Hainan foreign languages vacational college
文昌华侨中学
清华大学附中文昌分校
Wenchang No. 3 Middle School
Wenchang No. 5 Primary School
文昌市第三小学
文昌中学
文昌实验中学
Hainan foreign languages vacational college
文昌华侨中学
清华大学附中文昌分校
Wenchang No. 3 Middle School
Wenchang No. 5 Primary School
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Museums in Wenchang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cosmodrome Museum

Libraries in Wenchang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
文昌市圖書館0.0

Hotels in Wenchang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

文昌中南旅社

Train Stations in Wenchang

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wenchang

Bus Stations in Wenchang

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1435612251

Airports Near Wenchang

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Haikou Meilan International AirportHAKLarge Airport
Qionghai Bo'ao AirportBARMedium Airport
Haikou Jiazi AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wenchang

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wenchang Confucius Temple
宏光寺
符雅公祠
黄氏大宗祠

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Wenchang

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Parks 19
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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 Wenchang

What is the population of Wenchang?

Wenchang has a population of 560,894 residents and is located in China. The population density is 591 people per square mile, spread across 949.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wenchang?

Wenchang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.5 inches.

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