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Kunshan

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Updated Saturday, September 12, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Kunshan month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Kunshan are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 22–26°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and June the wettest (about 229 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)
January9.11.4646.0
February10.72.6596.0
March16.37.3737.0
April21.512.4977.7
May25.817.11367.9
June28.721.52296.9
July32.325.92209.0
August32.926.013610.1
September28.421.91607.9
October22.915.9826.9
November17.810.0586.5
December11.13.1376.6

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What is being reported around Kunshan

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People and places shaping Kunshan

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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026
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Past and future events in Kunshan

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Taiping Army captured Kunshan (1860)

    During the Taiping Rebellion, rebel forces took control of Kunshan.

  2. Charles George Gordon moved Ever Victorious Army HQ to Kunshan (1863)

    British officer relocated the headquarters of the Ever Victorious Army from Songjiang to Kunshan.

  3. Kunshan upgraded to a county‑level city (September 1989)

    Official administrative upgrade from county to county‑level city.

  4. Kunshan selected for provincial‑direct administration pilot (2012)

    Kunshan granted exceptional administrative powers as part of a Jiangsu‑province reform.

  5. World Cyber Games held in Kunshan (2013)

    International e‑sports tournament hosted in the city.

Current public leadership

  • Chen Liyan

    Wikidata currently records this person as Kunshan's head of government. Chinese politician.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Kunshan has been verified yet.

Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Kunshan, in brief

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

02 · History

How Kunshan took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Kunshan

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Kunshan

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Kunshan

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Kunshan

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Kunshan

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08 · Questions

Questions about Kunshan

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Kunshan

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

01 · Q&A

Where is Kunshan located and what are its coordinates?

Kunshan is situated in China at geographic coordinates 31.3776, 120.9543 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Kunshan?

Kunshan has a recorded population of approximately 2,092,496 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Kunshan?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Kunshan include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.

04 · Q&A

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

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