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Yanmen, China

Hunan · China

Yanmen is a small town in Hunan, China with a population of 1,590. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,590 Population 6/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
51.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Yanmen

Yanmen

Yanmen Pass, also known by its Chinese name Yanmenguan and as Xixingguan, is a mountain pass which includes three fortified gatehouses along the Great Wall of China. The area was a strategic choke point in ancient and medieval China, controlling access between the valleys of central Shanxi and the Eurasian Steppe. This made it the scene of various important battles, extending into World War II, and the area around the gatehouses and this stretch of the Great Wall is now a AAAAA-rated tourist attraction. The scenic area is located just outside Yanmenguan Village in Yanmenguan Township in Dai County, Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, China.

People

Population1,590
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population1,590
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates27.8550°, 109.7403°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHunan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation51.0 inches (1,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yanmen

Yanmen is a small town in China (Hunan) with a population of 1,590. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Yanmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above China avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area281.3 sq mi (728.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates27.8550°N, 109.7403°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 7, 2025.

Aug 5, 2017 20 km WNW of Runsong, China M4.4 134 km
Aug 7, 1996 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China M4.0 134 km
Jan 7, 2025 23 km WSW of Lixi, China M4.0 147 km
Jun 3, 1991 6 km S of Xiaoshajiang, China M3.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 8.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in Driest

Yanmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 42°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (1.2").

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Museums in Yanmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Old Town Museum

Train Stations in Yanmen

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Yanmen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Huaihua Zhijiang AirportHJJMedium Airport
Tongren Fenghuang AirportTENMedium Airport
Xiangxi Biancheng AirportDXJSmall 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 Yanmen

What is the population of Yanmen?

Yanmen has a population of 1,590 residents and is located in China. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 281.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yanmen?

Yanmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches.

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