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Changchuan, China

Gansu · China

Changchuan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 10,037. Elevation: 9,665 ft (2,946 m). Average temperature: 36°F (2°C).

10,037 Population 396/sq mi density
9,665 ft Elevation 2,946 meters
36°F Avg Temperature 2°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population10,037
Density396/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp36°F (2°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation9,665 ft (2,946 m)
Population10,037
Population Density396 / sq mi
Elevation9,665 ft (2,946 m)
Coordinates34.7154°, 103.4297°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature36°F (2°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Changchuan

Changchuan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 10,037. The city sits at an elevation of 9,665 feet (2,946 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 36°F (2°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Changchuan

Changchuan has an average annual temperature of 3.2°C (38°F). The hottest month is Jul (12.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 722 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.8°C / 18°F -20° / 7.1° 4.2
Feb -5°C / 23°F -16.8° / 10.2° 13.0
Mar -0.3°C / 32°F -12.9° / 15.7° 25.4
Apr 3.5°C / 38°F -7.4° / 20.5° 51.3
May 7.3°C / 45°F -5.4° / 22.2° 80.5
Jun 10.6°C / 51°F -1.1° / 22.6° 103.4
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 2.4° / 24.4° 127.4
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 1.8° / 24.6° 123.1
Sep 9.1°C / 48°F -1.3° / 21.7° 105.5
Oct 3.3°C / 38°F -6.6° / 18.1° 71.9
Nov -1.6°C / 29°F -13.2° / 12.9° 13.0
Dec -6.9°C / 20°F -18.2° / 6.7° 3.7
Changchuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,665 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,665 ft (2,946 m)
Area25.4 sq mi (65.7 km²)
Population Density396/sq mi
Coordinates34.7154°N, 103.4297°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 80 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 71 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 32 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 25 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 149 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 90 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 120 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 130 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 148 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 132 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 76 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 51 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 132 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 63 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 91 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 138 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 70 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 94 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 129 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.5 in
May 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
September 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Changchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Ski Resorts Near Changchuan

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 Changchuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lintao Air BaseMedium 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 Changchuan

What is the population of Changchuan?

Changchuan has a population of 10,037 residents and is located in China. The population density is 396 people per square mile, spread across 25.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Changchuan?

Changchuan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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