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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Handan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Handan are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and July the wettest (about 162 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)
January5.4-4.757.5
February9.5-2.398.4
March17.64.7119.1
April22.810.6328.8
May28.416.4309.6
June33.422.1479.8
July32.724.21629.0
August30.822.81118.9
September27.718.0628.3
October20.110.1467.0
November14.03.2127.3
December6.7-3.667.7

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What is being reported around Handan

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People and places shaping Handan

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Research updated Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Past and future events in Handan

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Handan Campaign

    Fought from October 24 to November 2, 1945, during the Chinese Civil War when forces of the Jin-Ji-Lu-Yu Military Region opposed Nationalist troops.

  2. Release event of the "2025 Idiom of the Year"

    Held in Handan City on January 7, 2026, to announce annual winning idioms for the 'City of Chinese Idioms and Allusions'.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Handan has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Zhang Weili

    Wikidata records Handan as this person's place of birth. Chinese mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.

  • Chang Yongxiang

    Wikidata records Handan as this person's place of birth. Olympic wrestler.

  • Sun Qingmei

    Wikidata records Handan as this person's place of birth. Association football player.

  • Lian Po

    a military general of Zhao. Regarded one of the four greatest generals of the Warring States period.

  • Lin Xiangru

    politician of the Warring States period. He's featured in two idioms

Historical figures

  • Qin Shi Huang

    Wikidata records Handan as this historical figure's place of birth. First emperor of Qin Dynasty.

  • Xu Huaizhong

    Wikidata records Handan as this historical figure's place of birth. Chinese novelist (1929～2023).

  • Cao Cao

    Han chancellor, poet, and warlord during the Three Kingdoms period closely connected with the historical regional center of Ye in modern Handan.

Local business and employers

  • Hansteel

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Handan. Company.

  • Agricultural Bank of China Handan Branch

    Site of the 2007 inside bank theft involving 50.95 million yuan.

Newspapers and local media

  • Jin-Ji-Lu-Yu People's Daily

    Held its founding ceremony in Handan on May 15, 1946, before moving its office later that year.

Buildings and landmarks

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Interactive geography

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Keep the deeper context

Stable history, culture, districts, and practical reference remain in the main reading flow while the live layers above continue changing.

01 · Overview

Handan, in brief

Handan is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Handan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Handan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Handan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Handan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Handan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Handan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Handan

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Handan

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Handan located and what are its coordinates?

Handan is situated in China at geographic coordinates 36.6100, 114.4876, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Handan?

Handan has a recorded population of approximately 1,358,318 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Handan?

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

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Handan?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Handan, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.

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