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Chang’an, China

Chongqing · China

Chang’an is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 11,976. Elevation: 1,703 ft (519 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,976 Population 7/sq mi density
1,703 ft Elevation 519 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,976
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.9 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Population11,976
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Coordinates30.8309°, 109.5581°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation54.9 inches (1,394 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Chang’an

Chang’an is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 11,976. The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet (519 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Chang’an

Chang’an has an average annual temperature of 15.3°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (3.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1352 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.6°C / 39°F -4.7° / 15.1° 34.3
Feb 5.8°C / 42°F -2.6° / 18.9° 31.3
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 0.9° / 25.1° 88.6
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 5.5° / 28.2° 128.7
May 19.3°C / 67°F 8.9° / 29.9° 141.2
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 14.3° / 32.1° 197.9
Jul 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.1° 268.7
Aug 26.3°C / 79°F 17.6° / 34.9° 135.9
Sep 22.6°C / 73°F 12.8° / 33° 123.0
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 6.4° / 28.1° 132.3
Nov 10.3°C / 51°F -1.1° / 22.4° 57.3
Dec 4.6°C / 40°F -4.2° / 16.2° 12.8
Chang’an experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,703 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below China avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,703 ft (519 m)
Area1,786.5 sq mi (4,627.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates30.8309°N, 109.5581°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above China avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 24, 2019.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 86 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 117 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 112 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 122 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 89 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 139 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 149 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 92 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 92 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 97 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 113 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 137 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 119 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 59 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY Meteorological 54.0 m 10 119 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 75 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 101 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 43 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 42 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 7.0 in
June 65°F (18°C) 7.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.9 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 2.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in

Chang’an has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Chang’an

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cultural Relics Showroom
Kuizhou Ancient City
Kuizhou Museum
Poetry City Museum
The Yangtze River and The Three Gorges Culture Center

Ski Resorts Near Chang’an

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 $0
茅草坝滑雪场 0.0 $0
绿葱坡滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Chang’an

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Enshi Xujiaping AirportENHMedium Airport
Chongqing Wushan AirportWSKSmall 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 Chang’an

What is the population of Chang’an?

Chang’an has a population of 11,976 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 1,786.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chang’an?

Chang’an has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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