Jinhua
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jinhua month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jinhua are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and June the wettest (about 364 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4 | 2.9 | 75 | 5.7 |
| February | 12.7 | 4.1 | 92 | 5.5 |
| March | 17.9 | 8.8 | 144 | 6.1 |
| April | 22.9 | 13.8 | 188 | 7.1 |
| May | 26.7 | 18.3 | 216 | 7.5 |
| June | 28.9 | 22.1 | 364 | 6.7 |
| July | 33.4 | 25.6 | 176 | 9.9 |
| August | 34.7 | 25.8 | 115 | 10.6 |
| September | 30.8 | 22.4 | 126 | 8.5 |
| October | 24.6 | 16.4 | 60 | 6.5 |
| November | 19.0 | 10.8 | 79 | 6.0 |
| December | 12.8 | 3.9 | 42 | 6.5 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1352
The present city and its walls date to the Yuan dynasty in 1352.
- Documented history · 1985
In 1985 Jinhua was promoted to City status, and now is responsible for administering four cities, three counties and two districts.
- Yuan dynasty city walls construction
The present city and its walls date to the Yuan dynasty in 1352.
- Promotion to City status
In 1985 Jinhua was promoted to City status.
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01 · EconomyWork and the economy in Jinhua
Economic Geography and Structure
Jinhua is a prefecture-level city situated in central-western Zhejiang province in eastern China. Located at latitudes 28° 32' to 29° 41' N and longitudes 119° 14' to 120° 46' E, the municipality occupies the center of Zhejiang.
Economically, Jinhua has historically prospered as a regional collecting and processing center for agricultural and forestry products, particularly rice and bamboo. The city stands as the second most important grain-producing area in Zhejiang. Local agriculture includes the raising of dairy cattle, honeybees, and meat hogs dedicated to the production of Jinhua ham, which has remained a famous local product for 900 years.
The municipality features a flexible economic system driven largely by the private sector, which accounts for 90 percent of enterprises and roughly 88 percent of the gross domestic product. Industrial production varies significantly across the administrative divisions. Yiwu focuses on light-industry commodities, Yongkang specializes in mechanical and electric tools alongside automobile-and-motorcycle accessories, and Dongyang centers on clothing, architecture, and magnetic materials. Jinhua Proper concentrates on pharmacy, construction materials, and industrial measures. Meanwhile, Lanxi produces non-ferrous metals, cement, towels, and daily chemicals, and Pujiang maintains a focus on textiles, lockmaking, and crystal lantern ornaments. Modern industrial development also encompasses machinery, metallurgy, electrical and electronic equipment, building supplies, and pharmaceuticals.
02 · OverviewJinhua, in brief
Geographical Overview of Jinhua
Jinhua is a prefecture-level city situated in the central-western region of Zhejiang province in eastern China. Operating within the Asia/Shanghai timezone at a geographic coordinate of latitude 29.10678 and longitude 119.64421, the city spans latitudes 28° 32' to 29° 41' N and longitudes 119° 14' to 120° 46' E. Based on the 2020 census, the total permanent population reached 7,050,683 residents, which included a built-up metropolitan population of 1,463,990 distributed across two urban districts. The official currency used throughout the administrative area is the Chinese yuan (CNY).
Positioned centrally within Zhejiang, Jinhua shares land boundaries with several neighboring divisions. It borders the provincial capital of Hangzhou to the northwest, Quzhou to the southwest, Lishui to the south, Taizhou to the east, and Shaoxing to the northeast. The surrounding terrain is notably rich in red soil and forest resources. Waterways play a vital role in the regional landscape, featuring the Jinhua or Wu River, which flows through the Lan and Fuchun river systems toward the Qiantang River beside Hangzhou before emptying into Hangzhou Bay and the East China Sea. Historically, these waterways integrated into the transport network supplying the southern terminus of the Grand Canal.
The local climate follows a humid subtropical pattern governed by the Köppen Cfa classification, delivering four distinct seasons defined by hot, humid summers and chilly, cloudy, drier winters with occasional snowfall. Annual precipitation averages 1,450 millimeters, supplemented by the plum rains of the Asian monsoon occurring during June, a period that also records peak relative humidity levels across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jinhua
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jinhua located and what are its coordinates?
Jinhua is situated in China at geographic coordinates 29.1068, 119.6442, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jinhua?
Jinhua has a recorded population of approximately 1,463,990 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jinhua?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jinhua 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 Jinhua?
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