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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Baishan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Baishan are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -19°C), and August the wettest (about 236 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-7.1-19.2137.5
February-3.7-15.9228.1
March6.1-5.3328.8
April13.71.7599.1
May19.37.81009.4
June24.013.81489.7
July27.518.71919.5
August25.717.42368.4
September21.210.91018.7
October12.82.0627.8
November3.3-5.8646.2
December-6.2-17.2186.9

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1902

    In 1902, the Qing imperial government set up the Linjiang County in today's Baishan region.

  2. Documented history · 1959

    In March 1959, Jilin provincial government promoted Linjiang County to a county-level city and renamed it as Hunjiang City, which is still under the administration of Tonghua Prefecture.

  3. Documented history · 1985

    In 1985, Hunjiang City developed into a prefecture-level city, administerring three districts and three counties including Fusong, Jingyu and Changbai.

  4. Documented history · 1994

    The city was renamed to Baishan in April 1994 with the approval of the State Council.

  5. Establishment of Linjiang County

    In 1902, the Qing imperial government set up Linjiang County in today's Baishan region.

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People associated with this place

  • Joe Wong

    Chinese-American comedian born in Baishan, Jilin, China.

  • Yan Hui

    Chinese female curler born in Baishan.

Historical figures

  • Yang Jingyu

    Communist military commander who fought during the Second Sino-Japanese War, commemorated in Baishan.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Baishan Dam

    A dam located in Baishan.

  • Changbaishan Airport

    An airport serving the Baishan region.

  • Tianchi Lake

    A lake situated within a volcanic caldera on the border between China and DPRK near Baishan.

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01 · Overview

Baishan, in brief

Baishan is a prefecture‑level city in the southeastern part of Jilin province, China. Its name, “White Mountain,” derives from the nearby Changbai Mountain and reflects its position close to the border with North Korea.

Where is Baishan situated geographically?

Located at approximately 41.94° N latitude and 126.42° E longitude, Baishan lies in the Dongbei region of northeastern China. It shares borders with Yanbian to the east, Tonghua to the southwest, Jilin City to the north, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the south. The city operates on China Standard Time (Asia/Shanghai) and uses the Chinese yuan (CNY) as its currency.

What are the main physical features of the area?

The terrain is dominated by the foothills of Changbai Mountain, after which the city is named. A notable engineering work, the Baishan Dam, harnesses local water resources. The climate is classified as humid continental (Köppen Dwb, bordering Dwa), featuring cold, dry winters and warm, humid summers.

How is Baishan administratively organized?

Modern Baishan traces its administrative roots to Linjiang County, established by the Qing government in 1902. After several restructurings—including a period as Hunjiang City under Tonghua Prefecture—the area attained prefecture‑level status in 1985 and was renamed Baishan in April 1994 with State Council approval. Today it governs three districts and three counties, including Fusong, Jingyu, and Changbai.

What transportation infrastructure serves Baishan?

The city is linked to the national network by Changbaishan Airport, which provides regional air connections. Road and rail links connect Baishan to neighboring prefectures and to the broader Jilin province.

What is the demographic profile of Baishan?

Baishan’s population is recorded at 183,880 residents. The linguistic landscape includes Mandarin Chinese (zh‑CN) alongside regional varieties such as Cantonese (yue), Wu (wuu), Daur (dta), Uyghur (ug), and Zhuang (za). These languages reflect the city’s ethnic diversity within the broader Chinese context.

For additional details, see the Baishan entry on Wikipedia.

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Where is Baishan located and what are its coordinates?

Baishan is situated in China at geographic coordinates 41.9385, 126.4197, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Baishan?

Baishan has a recorded population of approximately 183,880 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Baishan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Baishan include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

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