Yi’an, China

Heilongjiang · China

Yi’an is a large city in Heilongjiang, China with a population of 353,872. Elevation: 699 ft (213 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

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

353,872 Population 13,780/sq mi density
699 ft Elevation 213 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
30.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population353,872
Density13,780/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain30.3 in/yr
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Population353,872
Population Density13,780 / sq mi
Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Coordinates47.8912°, 125.2996°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHeilongjiang
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation30.3 inches (770 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.9 inches (40 cm)

About Yi’an

Yi’an is a large city in China (Heilongjiang) with a population of 353,872. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from -5°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Yi’an

Yi’an has an average annual temperature of 2.6°C (37°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -20.6°C / -5°F -33.1° / -8.6° 5.1
Feb -15.8°C / 3°F -30.9° / -0.2° 4.9
Mar -3.6°C / 26°F -20.7° / 13° 9.1
Apr 5.4°C / 42°F -6.8° / 22.2° 27.3
May 13°C / 55°F -0.4° / 29.8° 48.3
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 7.1° / 31.9° 119.2
Jul 23.1°C / 74°F 13.5° / 31.7° 150.9
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 9.1° / 30.3° 174.7
Sep 14°C / 57°F 0.8° / 27.3° 78.3
Oct 3.9°C / 39°F -6.3° / 19.1° 22.7
Nov -7.5°C / 19°F -21.8° / 5.2° 21.2
Dec -20.1°C / -4°F -33° / -6.8° 5.5
Yi’an has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.

Temperature

-5°F Jan (-20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average36.4°F
33% below China avg
January Average-5°F (-20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area25.7 sq mi (66.5 km²)
Population Density13,780/sq mi
Coordinates47.8912°N, 125.2996°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below China avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 7, 2020.

Jul 25, 2005 25 km NE of Fendou, China M5.0 120 km
May 10, 2009 25 km NNE of Daqing, China M4.5 122 km
Feb 7, 2020 43 km NE of Nehe, China M4.5 97 km
Jan 15, 2011 70 km NW of Bei’an, China M4.2 96 km
Apr 6, 1995 74 km NNW of Bei’an, China M3.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Wudalianchi (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Wudalianchi Volcanic field 597 m (1,959 ft) 1776 110 km
Keluo Group Pyroclastic cone(s) 670 m (2,198 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -5°F (-20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 4°F (-16°C) 0.1 in
March 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
November 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in
December -0°F (-18°C) 0.2 in

Yi’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from -5°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Yi’an

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
依安县职业技术教育中心学校 - - - -
依安县新时代文明实践中心 - - - -
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Train Stations in Yi’an

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yi'an

Airports Near Yi’an

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Keshan Farm Airport-Small 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 Yi’an

What is the population of Yi’an?

Yi’an has a population of 353,872 residents and is located in China. The population density is 13,780 people per square mile, spread across 25.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yi’an?

Yi’an has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average -5°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.3 inches, with 15.9 inches of snow.

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