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Shijiazhuang, China

Major city · Population 3.9M

Shijiazhuang is the 27th largest city in China with a population of approximately 3,938,513 people as of 2026. This makes it the 81st largest city in the world, accounting for 0.28% of China's total population of 1.41B. Shijiazhuang is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The average annual temperature is 14.6°C with 415 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level.

Population

3,938,513

Global Rank

#81

Country Rank

#27

% of China

0.28%

Avg Temperature

14.6°C

Annual Rainfall

415 mm

Elevation

75 m

Timezone

Asia/Shanghai

Shijiazhuang on the Map

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Climate in Shijiazhuang

Shijiazhuang's warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Aug with 154 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

-2°C
Jan
0.6°C
Feb
9.2°C
Mar
16.5°C
Apr
21.7°C
May
28.3°C
Jun
28°C
Jul
26.7°C
Aug
21.8°C
Sep
14.1°C
Oct
8.9°C
Nov
1.8°C
Dec
-2°C28.3°C

Monthly Rainfall

1 mm
Jan
17 mm
Feb
9 mm
Mar
15 mm
Apr
26 mm
May
2 mm
Jun
79 mm
Jul
154 mm
Aug
72 mm
Sep
28 mm
Oct
12 mm
Nov
0 mm
Dec

China at a Glance

Country Population

1,408,280,000

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 Shijiazhuang with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Shijiazhuang by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Zhengding193,52414 km
Luancheng597,13023 km
Xinji145,91166 km
Dingzhou152,93469 km
Yangquan731,22883 km
Xingtai798,770109 km
Jizhou362,013110 km
Hengshui522,147111 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shijiazhuang?

The population of Shijiazhuang, China is approximately 3,938,513 people, making it the 81st largest city in the world and the 27th largest in China.

Is Shijiazhuang the capital of China?

No, the capital of China is Beijing. Shijiazhuang is the 27th largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Shijiazhuang?

Shijiazhuang has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C and receives 415 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Jun and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Shijiazhuang in?

Shijiazhuang is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.