# Xianju County

Xianju County (Chinese: 仙居县; pinyin: Xiānjū Xiàn Tai-chow dialect: Sin-kü Yön) is a county of Zhejiang, China. It is under the administration of the Taizhou city. It is the location of Shenxianju, a geological site protected by the Chinese government. Xianju is an economically underdeveloped county, relying somewhat on tourism. On October 15, Shenxianju scenic spot became a national 5A level scenic spot.

## Administrative divisions

Subdistricts:
* Fuying Subdistrict (福应街道), Nanfeng Subdistrict (南峰街道), Anzhou Subdistrict (安洲街道)
Towns:
* Hengxi (横溪镇), Baita (白塔镇), Tianshi (田市镇), Guanlu (官路镇), Xiage (下各镇), Zhuxi (朱溪镇), Butou (埠头镇)
Townships:
* Anling Township (安岭乡), Xigang Township (溪港乡), Qiushan Township (湫山乡), Potan Township (皤滩乡), Tanzhu Township (淡竹乡), Bulu Township (步路乡), Shangzhang Township (上张乡), Guangdu Township (广度乡), Dazhan Township (大战乡), Shuangmiao Township (双庙乡)

## Climate

Climate data for Xianju, elevation 83 m (272 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) :
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 25.4 (77.7) | 31.0 (87.8) | 34.7 (94.5) | 36.2 (97.2) | 39.2 (102.6) | 39.0 (102.2) | 41.7 (107.1) | 40.7 (105.3) | 39.7 (103.5) | 35.6 (96.1) | 32.2 (90.0) | 27.5 (81.5) | 41.7 (107.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 11.4 (52.5) | 13.9 (57.0) | 17.6 (63.7) | 23.5 (74.3) | 27.6 (81.7) | 30.1 (86.2) | 34.7 (94.5) | 33.8 (92.8) | 29.7 (85.5) | 25.2 (77.4) | 19.7 (67.5) | 14.0 (57.2) | 23.4 (74.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 6.6 (43.9) | 8.5 (47.3) | 12.1 (53.8) | 17.5 (63.5) | 22.1 (71.8) | 25.2 (77.4) | 28.9 (84.0) | 28.3 (82.9) | 24.7 (76.5) | 19.7 (67.5) | 14.4 (57.9) | 8.6 (47.5) | 18.1 (64.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.1 (37.6) | 4.6 (40.3) | 8.0 (46.4) | 13.0 (55.4) | 17.8 (64.0) | 21.7 (71.1) | 24.7 (76.5) | 24.5 (76.1) | 21.0 (69.8) | 15.4 (59.7) | 10.3 (50.5) | 4.6 (40.3) | 14.1 (57.3) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −7.1 (19.2) | −6.1 (21.0) | −5.1 (22.8) | 0.8 (33.4) | 8.3 (46.9) | 11.9 (53.4) | 16.9 (62.4) | 18.4 (65.1) | 11.2 (52.2) | 2.4 (36.3) | −3.7 (25.3) | −7.9 (17.8) | −7.9 (17.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 67.1 (2.64) | 67.7 (2.67) | 131.1 (5.16) | 118.6 (4.67) | 152.9 (6.02) | 259.3 (10.21) | 163.2 (6.43) | 226.6 (8.92) | 139.7 (5.50) | 58.4 (2.30) | 61.6 (2.43) | 54.2 (2.13) | 1,500.4 (59.08) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 16.7 | 15.1 | 15.8 | 18.5 | 13.6 | 16.4 | 12.2 | 7.0 | 9.4 | 9.2 | 158.7 |
| Average snowy days | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 5.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 74 | 73 | 74 | 72 | 74 | 80 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 73 | 75 | 73 | 75 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 98.4 | 99.7 | 113.1 | 132.3 | 140.0 | 120.1 | 215.7 | 194.9 | 149.0 | 156.2 | 116.5 | 122.2 | 1,658.1 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 30 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 51 | 48 | 41 | 44 | 37 | 38 | 37 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administration ||||||||||||||

## Tourist attractions

Xianju National Park is a national park and famous scenic spot in the county.

## Transportation

Xianju is intersected by Zhuyong Expressway (S26; Zhuji – Yongjia) and Taijin Expressway (S28; Taizhou – Jinhua). Xianju South railway station is on the Jinhua–Taizhou railway. It is accessible by bus from all major cities in Zhejiang province.