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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Pizhou month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Pizhou are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 254 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)
January6.6-3.1256.9
February9.4-0.9267.4
March16.14.9328.5
April21.911.1408.7
May26.616.3528.9
June30.921.31389.2
July31.224.42548.5
August31.024.01479.3
September27.419.0988.4
October20.912.0676.7
November15.25.6327.1
December8.0-1.7167.2

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1046

    The city was formerly called Pi County (邳县; 邳縣), and before that, Xiapi (下邳) which was at one time the capital of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE) vassal State of Pi.

  2. Documented history · 2007

    In October 2007, when its party secretary Li Lianyu returned as a delegate from the 17th Party Congress, the entire city was mobilized to greet him in an unprecedented display, drawing immense criticism.

  3. Battle of Xiapi

    The historic battle where Lü Bu was ultimately defeated by Cao Cao.

  4. Mobilization for Party Secretary Li Lianyu

    In October 2007, the entire city was mobilized to greet party secretary Li Lianyu upon his return as a delegate from the 17th Party Congress.

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Historical figures

  • Lü Bu

    A warlord who retreated to and was ultimately defeated at Xiapi (now Pizhou) during the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms period.

  • Cao Cao

    A warlord involved in the historic siege and battle against Lü Bu at Xiapi (now Pizhou).

  • Chen Gong

    An adviser who advised Lü Bu to move his family and himself to Xiapi (now Pizhou).

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Zhaodun Railway Station

    Wikidata places this site in Pizhou.

  • Dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides avenue

    The longest Dawn redwood avenue in the world, approximately 60 km long with over one million trees.

  • Dadunzi archaeological site

    An archaeological site going back 6,000 years, representing one of the earliest cradles of civilization in Jiangsu.

  • Ai Mountain Scenic Area

    A major tourist attraction located in Pizhou.

  • Liangwangcheng site

    A noted historical site located in Pizhou.

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01 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Pizhou

Arts

Pizhou is a county-level city located in the Jiangsu province of China. Administered under the city of Xuzhou, the locality serves as a prominent geographic and transit intersection where the Grand Canal meets the Longhai Railway.

Daily movement through the municipality brings residents and visitors into contact with notable regional infrastructure and landscapes. Among these is the longest Dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides avenue in the world, stretching approximately 60 kilometers with a total count exceeding one million trees. Bordering Shandong prefecture-level cities such as Linyi to the northeast and Zaozhuang to the northwest, daily travel routes connect Pizhou with neighboring provincial territories.

Historical movements through the area shaped its cultural identity, from ancient periods when Xiapi served as a capital of the Zhou dynasty vassal State of Pi, through the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period, up to modern transportation corridors like the Longhai Railway. Travelers can explore further details through the Pizhou City English guide provided by Jiangsu.net.

02 · Overview

Pizhou, in brief

Pizhou Daily Movement

Pizhou is a county-level city located in the Jiangsu province of China, operating under the administration of Xuzhou. Geographically positioned at latitude 34.31139 and longitude 117.95028, the municipality functions within the Asia/Shanghai timezone and utilizes the CNY currency, while its populations interact using languages that include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, and za.

Daily movement across the territory is shaped by its critical infrastructure placement. The city lies to the northeast of Xuzhou City precisely at the intersection of the Grand Canal and the Longhai Railway. Daily commuters and transport operations navigate through these intersecting transit routes, connecting local traffic with neighboring regions. To the north, Pizhou shares borders with the Tai'erzhuang District of Zaozhuang City in Shandong Province. Furthermore, regional transit routes pass through areas near the Shandong prefecture-level cities of Linyi situated to the northeast and Zaozhuang situated to the northwest.

Daily transit and local movement are also influenced by the distinct geographical features embedded within the territory. Pizhou City is home to the longest Dawn redwood Metasequoia glyptostroboides avenue in the world. This massive arboreal corridor spans approximately 60 km, which equates to 37 mi, and accommodates over one million trees along its length. Travelers and residents moving through this specific thoroughfare traverse a continuous landscape defined by this extensive forest avenue.

Administrative routines across the municipality govern movement throughout its current subdivision framework, which consists of 24 towns. Daily administrative tasks, local commerce, and regional connectivity tie these 24 towns together under the broader governance of Xuzhou and Jiangsu province. Additional contextual documentation and local guides regarding the area can be found through the Pizhou reference materials and the GeoNames record for Pizhou.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Pizhou located and what are its coordinates?

Pizhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 34.3114, 117.9503, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Pizhou?

Pizhou has a recorded population of approximately 343,421 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Pizhou?

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

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