Jingzhou
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jingzhou month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jingzhou are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 213 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1 | 1.2 | 48 | 5.3 |
| February | 11.5 | 2.8 | 41 | 5.8 |
| March | 17.4 | 8.6 | 87 | 6.2 |
| April | 22.8 | 14.3 | 121 | 7.0 |
| May | 26.4 | 18.6 | 151 | 7.4 |
| June | 29.6 | 22.8 | 213 | 8.2 |
| July | 32.2 | 25.9 | 211 | 9.5 |
| August | 32.5 | 25.8 | 121 | 10.1 |
| September | 28.8 | 21.3 | 71 | 7.5 |
| October | 21.9 | 14.6 | 66 | 5.6 |
| November | 17.2 | 9.2 | 48 | 6.0 |
| December | 11.1 | 2.9 | 24 | 5.9 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1911
Jingzhou was the site of one of the last major battles between Republican and Qing forces during the Xinhai Revolution in 1911.
- Documented history · 1949
In July 1949, the area was taken by the People's Liberation Army.
- Documented history · 1994
On September 29, 1994, Jiangling County and Shashi City were merged to create the prefecture-level city of Jingsha.
- Documented history · 1996
On November 20, 1996, Jingsha was renamed to Jingzhou.
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01 · OverviewJingzhou, in brief
Jingzhou is a prefecture-level city situated in the southern part of Hubei province, China, along the banks of the Yangtze River. The city occupies an area of 14,067 square kilometres on the Jianghan Plain and had a residential population of 5,231,180 according to the 2020 census.
What historical turning points defined the region's ancient and imperial past?
During the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era, the area was designated as Nanjun because it served as the seat of the Nanjun district. A critical turning point occurred during the Three Kingdoms period when the city was lost to Eastern Wu by Guan Yu, an event that originated the modern phrase dàyì shī Jīngzhōu, translating literally to carelessness lost Jingzhou. Across subsequent dynasties, the region maintained high strategic importance. Under the Tang dynasty, it functioned as a southern capital known as Nandu. Later, Jiangling served as the capital for both the Southern Qi and Liang dynasties, and subsequently functioned as the capital of the Jingnan Kingdom, also referred to as Nanping, between 924 and 963 during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
How did modern transitions reshape Jingzhou?
As the Qing dynasty drew to a close, Jingzhou held one of the largest Manchu populations outside Beijing, accounting for approximately half of the city's inhabitants. It later became the site of one of the final major battles between Republican and Qing forces in 1911 during the Xinhai Revolution. Control of the area was taken by the People's Liberation Army in July 1949. Modern administrative restructuring occurred when Jiangling County and Shashi City were merged to establish the prefecture-level city of Jingsha on September 29, 1994, which was subsequently renamed Jingzhou on November 20, 1996.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jingzhou
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jingzhou located and what are its coordinates?
Jingzhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 30.3503, 112.1903, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jingzhou?
Jingzhou has a recorded population of approximately 1,052,282 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jingzhou?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jingzhou 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 Jingzhou?
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