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Huainan, China

Major city · Population 1.7M

Huainan is the 79th largest city in China with a population of approximately 1,666,826 people as of 2026. This makes it the 266th largest city in the world, accounting for 0.12% of China's total population of 1.41B. Huainan is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 16.9°C with 1,002 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 50 meters above sea level.

Population

1,666,826

Global Rank

#266

Country Rank

#79

% of China

0.12%

Avg Temperature

16.9°C

Annual Rainfall

1,002 mm

Elevation

50 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Huainan on the Map

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Climate in Huainan

Huainan's warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 280 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

3°C
Jan
3.1°C
Feb
11.3°C
Mar
17.9°C
Apr
22.4°C
May
27°C
Jun
28.9°C
Jul
29.6°C
Aug
25.9°C
Sep
17.2°C
Oct
12.7°C
Nov
4.1°C
Dec
3°C29.6°C

Monthly Rainfall

49 mm
Jan
96 mm
Feb
51 mm
Mar
58 mm
Apr
27 mm
May
122 mm
Jun
280 mm
Jul
105 mm
Aug
104 mm
Sep
69 mm
Oct
36 mm
Nov
5 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,975,000

Capital

Beijing

Region

Eastern Asia

Major Cities

640

GDP per Capita

$13,303

Life Expectancy

78.0 years

Urban Population

65.9%

Growth Rate

-0.00%

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Huainan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Huainan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Bengbu972,78449 km
Hefei5,050,00089 km
Lu’an1,644,344109 km
Suzhou1,647,642112 km
Fuyang1,768,947114 km
Chuzhou782,671127 km
Chaohu138,463140 km
Huaibei1,113,321151 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Huainan?

The population of Huainan, China is approximately 1,666,826 people, making it the 266th largest city in the world and the 79th largest in China.

Is Huainan the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Huainan is the 79th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Huainan?

Huainan has an average annual temperature of 16.9°C and receives 1,002 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Aug and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Huainan in?

Huainan is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.