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Yuanping, China

Shanxi · China

Yuanping is a mid-size city in Shanxi, China with a population of 82,883. Elevation: 2,615 ft (797 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

82,883 Population 84/sq mi density
2,615 ft Elevation 797 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population82,883
Density84/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain16.4 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Population82,883
Population Density84 / sq mi
Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Coordinates38.7153°, 112.7575°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation16.4 inches (417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Yuanping

Yuanping is a mid-size city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 82,883. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet (797 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Yuanping

Yuanping has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 417 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.8°C / 22°F -12° / 0.4° 1.8
Feb -1.2°C / 30°F -7.4° / 4.9° 3.1
Mar 5°C / 41°F -1.6° / 11.6° 8.3
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 5.5° / 19.7° 15.0
May 18.6°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.5° 33.3
Jun 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.9° 57.1
Jul 24.2°C / 76°F 18.8° / 29.7° 100.4
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 17.1° / 28° 105.3
Sep 17.5°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.6° 59.7
Oct 10.7°C / 51°F 4.4° / 17° 19.6
Nov 2.4°C / 36°F -3.4° / 8.3° 11.0
Dec -4.1°C / 25°F -9.7° / 1.4° 1.9
Yuanping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,615 ft (797 m)
Area984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates38.7153°N, 112.7575°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 3, 2025.

Jan 28, 1991 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China M5.0 33 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 110 km
Sep 2, 2002 6 km E of Taiyuan, China M4.7 95 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China M4.7 57 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 106 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 24 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 87 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 118 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 25 km
Nov 9, 1991 25 km SW of Yuci, China M4.4 134 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 81 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 94 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 101 km
Sep 20, 1991 111 km SE of Datong, China M3.9 133 km
Feb 10, 2009 19 km WSW of Datong, China M3.9 149 km
Aug 25, 2003 20 km NW of Xinzhou, China M3.8 24 km
Mar 12, 1990 59 km SE of Datong, China M3.7 146 km
Dec 28, 2000 128 km WNW of Yuanping, China M3.6 128 km
Feb 26, 1991 12 km W of Taiyuan, China M3.6 99 km
Aug 29, 1993 57 km SSE of Datong, China M3.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.0 in Driest

Yuanping has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Yuanping

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
实验小学(三小)
范亭中学
实验中学
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Museums in Yuanping

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Site of Xihetou Tunnel Warfare
Xinzhou Museum

Libraries in Yuanping

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Xinzhou Library0.0

Train Stations in Yuanping

11 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beidaniu
Daniudian
Xuegu
Yuanping
Yuanpingnan
Yuanpingxi
上阳武
唐林岗
忻口
梅家庄
部落

Gas Stations in Yuanping

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #808135693
CN #929241145

Airports Near Yuanping

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium Airport
Xinzhou Wutaishan AirportWUTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yuanping

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Huiji Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Yuanping

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parks 3

🇨🇳 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 Yuanping

What is the population of Yuanping?

Yuanping has a population of 82,883 residents and is located in China. The population density is 84 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yuanping?

Yuanping has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.

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