Yanjin, China

Yunnan · China

Yanjin is a mid-size city in Yunnan, China with a population of 71,791. Elevation: 1,601 ft (488 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

71,791 Population 795/sq mi density
1,601 ft Elevation 488 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population71,791
Density795/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Population71,791
Population Density795 / sq mi
Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Coordinates28.1122°, 104.2325°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,334 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Yanjin

Yanjin is a mid-size city in China (Yunnan) with a population of 71,791. The city sits at an elevation of 1,601 feet (488 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Yanjin

Yanjin has an average annual temperature of 15.5°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1123 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F -3.5° / 17.4° 20.4
Feb 7.5°C / 45°F -0.6° / 22.7° 19.9
Mar 13°C / 55°F 2.8° / 29° 31.7
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 7.1° / 31.9° 78.0
May 19.7°C / 67°F 10.6° / 33.5° 126.5
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 15° / 34.4° 187.1
Jul 24.5°C / 76°F 17.3° / 34.1° 204.6
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 16.5° / 34.3° 165.6
Sep 21.3°C / 70°F 12.9° / 32.1° 168.4
Oct 15.2°C / 59°F 8° / 27.8° 77.7
Nov 11°C / 52°F 1.8° / 24.3° 26.1
Dec 5.3°C / 41°F -2.6° / 18.3° 17.7
Yanjin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,601 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above China avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,601 ft (488 m)
Area90.4 sq mi (234.0 km²)
Population Density795/sq mi
Coordinates28.1122°N, 104.2325°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above China avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

296 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 14, 2025.

Aug 3, 2014 33 km WSW of Zhaotong, China M6.2 131 km
Jun 17, 2019 22 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.8 76 km
Sep 7, 2012 38 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.5 65 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km ESE of Zhaotong, China M5.4 101 km
Apr 4, 2014 95 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.4 61 km
Jun 22, 2019 11 km SE of Xunchang, China M5.3 65 km
Sep 7, 2012 40 km NE of Zhaotong, China M5.3 64 km
Jan 27, 2017 32 km SSE of Xunchang, China M5.3 59 km
Apr 24, 2013 24 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.3 77 km
Dec 29, 1994 41 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.1 116 km
May 18, 2020 42 km W of Zhaotong, China M5.1 132 km
Jun 17, 2019 15 km E of Xunchang, China M5.1 73 km
Jul 4, 2019 12 km ENE of Xunchang, China M5.1 73 km
Feb 28, 1996 27 km S of Zigong, China M5.1 120 km
Oct 13, 1993 102 km SW of Luocheng, China M5.0 98 km
Aug 16, 2014 91 km N of Zhaotong, China M5.0 67 km
Mar 24, 2025 12 km SW of Xuyong, China M5.0 108 km
Jan 4, 2021 4 km N of Luocheng, China M5.0 148 km
Apr 6, 2024 30 km SW of Zhaotong, China M5.0 131 km
Feb 6, 2015 20 km ESE of Xunchang, China M5.0 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1935 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake - 100 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in

Yanjin has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Yanjin

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yanjin Couty 1st Middle School - - - -
盐津县三中 - - - -
黄葛槽小学 - - - -
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Museums in Yanjin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tea ceremony Museum
Tea Museum

Hotels in Yanjin

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo boat Hotel

Train Stations in Yanjin

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanjin North

Bus Stations in Yanjin

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yanjin Coach Terminal

Gas Stations in Yanjin

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #823223376
PetroChina
Sinopec
Sinopec

Airports Near Yanjin

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Yibin Wuliangye AirportYBPMedium 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 Yanjin

What is the population of Yanjin?

Yanjin has a population of 71,791 residents and is located in China. The population density is 795 people per square mile, spread across 90.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanjin?

Yanjin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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