Yinchuan
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- Air quality warrants some caution
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Yinchuan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yinchuan are typically April, May and September, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low -12°C), and August the wettest (about 75 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.4 | -11.6 | 3 | 8.6 |
| February | 4.6 | -8.3 | 5 | 8.9 |
| March | 13.4 | -1.1 | 12 | 9.5 |
| April | 20.0 | 6.1 | 14 | 9.0 |
| May | 25.5 | 12.1 | 18 | 9.4 |
| June | 29.9 | 17.2 | 39 | 10.1 |
| July | 31.6 | 19.8 | 59 | 10.3 |
| August | 29.0 | 18.3 | 75 | 9.4 |
| September | 24.5 | 12.9 | 37 | 9.0 |
| October | 16.6 | 4.6 | 18 | 8.1 |
| November | 8.6 | -3.2 | 5 | 8.0 |
| December | 1.4 | -9.9 | 1 | 8.1 |
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People and places shaping Yinchuan
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Research updated Sunday, August 9, 2026Past and future events in Yinchuan
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Previously
- 2023 Yinchuan gas explosion
A gas explosion inside a barbecue restaurant on 21 June 2023 killed at least 31 people and injured 7 others.
- 1993 China Northwest Airlines Flight 2119 crash
The flight crashed while attempting to take off from Yinchuan Airport on 23 July 1993, killing 55 people.
- 1739 Yinchuan–Pingluo earthquake
A magnitude‑XII earthquake devastated the city, killing over 15,300 people and leveling the city.
- 2023 China–Arab States Expo
Yinchuan hosts the biennial China–Arab States Expo, with the 2023 edition taking place in the city.
- 2021–2022 COVID‑19 lockdowns
Yinchuan implemented strict lockdown measures during the COVID‑19 pandemic, affecting residents and travel.
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01 · OverviewYinchuan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Yinchuan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Yinchuan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Yinchuan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Yinchuan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Yinchuan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Yinchuan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Yinchuan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yinchuan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Yinchuan located and what are its coordinates?
Yinchuan is situated in China at geographic coordinates 38.4681, 106.2731 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Yinchuan?
Yinchuan has a recorded population of approximately 1,487,579 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone (CNY).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Yinchuan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Yinchuan include zh-CN, yue, wuu, dta, ug, za, and the circulating currency is CNY.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Yinchuan?
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