Hailin
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hailin month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hailin are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low -21°C), and August the wettest (about 172 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.4 | -21.2 | 6 | 7.9 |
| February | -5.3 | -16.9 | 6 | 8.7 |
| March | 4.9 | -6.5 | 17 | 9.3 |
| April | 13.7 | 0.7 | 39 | 9.8 |
| May | 20.1 | 7.4 | 81 | 9.8 |
| June | 23.8 | 13.3 | 114 | 10.3 |
| July | 27.5 | 18.2 | 138 | 10.7 |
| August | 25.1 | 16.7 | 172 | 8.8 |
| September | 20.6 | 10.1 | 76 | 9.5 |
| October | 11.6 | 0.6 | 30 | 8.3 |
| November | 0.3 | -8.6 | 40 | 6.5 |
| December | -9.2 | -18.8 | 6 | 7.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1903
Historic sites include ancient Qunli rock paintings, Jiangdong ancient cemeteries of Jin dynasty, the early site of the Qing dynasty Ninguta city (from which a structure called Ninggu Ta - "Ninngu Tower" - remains), a wooden Russian Orthodox cathedral, a depot of the Chinese East
- Documented history · 2005
Even recently (2005) aircraft bombs continue to be discovered during construction and other projects.
- Documented history · 1946
The present day administrative division traces its recent history to Xinhai county established in 1946.
- Documented history · 1992
The division was changed to city-grade in 1992.
- Chinese Eastern Railway depot construction
A depot of the Chinese Eastern Railway was constructed in Hailin in 1903.
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01 · OverviewHailin, in brief
Overview of Hailin
Hailin is a county-level city situated in the southeast of Heilongjiang province in China, sharing its southwestern border with Jilin province. Administered under the prefecture-level city of Mudanjiang, the municipality operates under the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
The administrative area encompasses 8,816 square kilometers, with a population recorded at 422,000 in 2012. The local demographic includes a Han Chinese majority alongside notable populations of Manchu and ethnic Koreans.
Mountainous terrain dominates 90 percent of the municipal land, featuring major geographical landmarks such as Shen Mountain, Qian Mountain, Qiulingman Mound, Haigu Plain, and the Zhangguancai Ridge. The hydrographic network includes 140 streams and rivers connected to the Mudanjiang water system, notably the Mudanjiang River, Hailang River, Sandao River, Erdao River, Toudao River, Shanshi River, Mijang River, Hongdian River, and Douyin River. Forests cover 71 percent of the territory.
The present-day economy of Hailin draws heavily on its natural environment, aligning with its descriptive titles as a "forest sea and snow plain," the "hometown of Manchurian tigers," and the "hometown of Chinese north medicine." Primary economic yields from the region consist of harvested timber, cultivated forest foods such as edible mushrooms, and medicinal herbs including ginseng and eleutherococcus senticosus.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hailin
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01 · Q&AWhere is Hailin located and what are its coordinates?
Hailin is situated in China at geographic coordinates 44.5715, 129.3854, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hailin?
Hailin has a recorded population of approximately 144,443 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hailin?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hailin include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Hailin?
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