Yan’an
Decide whether to visit or live in Yan’an, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Suitable with normal precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Air pollution including PM2.5 and PM10
- Seasonal dust storms
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Yan’an month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yan’an are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low -8°C), and July the wettest (about 124 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3 | -7.9 | 8 | 8.1 |
| February | 7.0 | -5.0 | 11 | 8.1 |
| March | 14.8 | 0.8 | 18 | 8.7 |
| April | 20.9 | 7.2 | 43 | 8.6 |
| May | 25.4 | 12.2 | 43 | 9.3 |
| June | 29.2 | 16.9 | 59 | 9.9 |
| July | 30.3 | 19.5 | 124 | 9.9 |
| August | 28.4 | 18.4 | 117 | 9.1 |
| September | 23.8 | 13.3 | 81 | 7.9 |
| October | 16.9 | 6.3 | 79 | 6.7 |
| November | 10.9 | -0.7 | 17 | 7.2 |
| December | 4.2 | -6.7 | 5 | 8.0 |
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People and places shaping Yan’an
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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026Past and future events in Yan’an
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Previously
- The Long March
Military retreat by the Chinese Red Army that ended near Yan'an.
- Yan'an Rectification Movement
First major ideological mass movement launched by the CCP in Yan'an.
- Battle of Yan'an
Conflict in the Chinese Civil War where Kuomintang forces briefly captured Yan'an.
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- Yan'an
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- Xi urges long-term effort to answer Yan'an cave question in ...
- Yan’an | China, Geography, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
- The Yan'an Period (延安时期) Overview - Omeka
- The Yan'an Soviet - Alpha History
- Yan'an (Shaanxi) Travel Guide: Travel Tips, Attractions ...
- Why I’m named Yan An - govt.chinadaily.com.cn
- Wikidata structured records for Yan’an
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01 · OverviewYan’an, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Yan’an took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Yan’an
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Yan’an
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Yan’an
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Yan’an
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Yan’an
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Yan’an
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yan’an
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01 · Q&AWhere is Yan’an located and what are its coordinates?
Yan’an is situated in China at geographic coordinates 36.5989, 109.4917, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Yan’an?
Yan’an has a recorded population of approximately 475,234 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Yan’an?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Yan’an 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 Yan’an?
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