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Ala, China

Gansu · China

Ala is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 3,136. Elevation: 9,518 ft (2,901 m). Average temperature: 35°F (2°C).

3,136 Population 2/sq mi density
9,518 ft Elevation 2,901 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Ala

ALA-LC is a set of standards for romanization, the representation of text in other writing systems using the Latin script.

People

Population3,136
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp35°F (2°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation9,518 ft (2,901 m)
Population3,136
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation9,518 ft (2,901 m)
Coordinates34.6253°, 102.8866°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature35°F (2°C)
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (621 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Ala

Ala is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 3,136. The city sits at an elevation of 9,518 feet (2,901 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 35°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 15°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Ala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,518 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average34.9°F
35% below China avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,518 ft (2,901 m)
Area2,123.2 sq mi (5,499.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.6253°N, 102.8866°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 24, 2021.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 127 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 119 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 82 km
Sep 27, 1999 194 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 133 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 48 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 106 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 138 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 112 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 124 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 64 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 92 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 132 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 47 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 79 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 145 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 117 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 130 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 114 km
Sep 6, 1999 205 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 149 km
Jun 24, 2021 186 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
May 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
July 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
September 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
October 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Driest

Ala has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 15°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.0").

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Ski Resorts Near Ala

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
松鸣岩国际滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

🇨🇳 About China

Capital Beijing
Population 1,411,778,724
Area 9,596,960 km²
GDP (USD) $18,270,356,654,533
GDP per capita $12,951
HDI 0.788
Life expectancy 78.0 years
Internet users 90.6%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency CNY (Yuan Renminbi)
Languages Chinese
Calling code +86
TLD .cn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in China

6 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元旦
Feb 17 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节
May 1 Labour Day 劳动节
Jun 19 Dragon Boat Festival 端午节
Sep 25 Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋节
Oct 1 National Day 国庆节

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ala

What is the population of Ala?

Ala has a population of 3,136 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ala?

Ala has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 15°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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