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Changsha, China

Guangdong · China

Changsha is a major city in Guangdong, China with a population of 688,242. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

688,242 Population 30,067/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
78.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population688,242
Density30,067/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain78.8 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population688,242
Population Density30,067 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates22.3812°, 112.6849°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangdong
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation78.8 inches (2,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Changsha

Changsha is a major city in China (Guangdong) with a population of 688,242. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Changsha

Changsha has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.3°C), the coldest is Dec (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2022 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.1°C / 59°F 2.5° / 27.5° 24.4
Feb 17.5°C / 63°F 6.4° / 29.8° 89.8
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 10.3° / 32.5° 124.3
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 14° / 33.6° 168.6
May 26.2°C / 79°F 18.2° / 33.9° 324.2
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 22.9° / 33° 327.4
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 24.3° / 34.3° 228.6
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.6° 336.1
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 20.7° / 33.5° 249.4
Oct 23°C / 73°F 13.7° / 32° 92.7
Nov 20°C / 68°F 8.9° / 30° 43.0
Dec 14.6°C / 58°F 2.9° / 27.1° 13.5
Changsha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above China avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area22.9 sq mi (59.3 km²)
Population Density30,067/sq mi
Coordinates22.3812°N, 112.6849°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 13.35"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Jan 4, 2020.

Sep 16, 2004 44 km WSW of Yangjiang, China M4.4 136 km
Sep 26, 1997 4 km NNW of Sanshui, China M4.2 92 km
Jan 4, 2020 14 km SW of Tai O, Hong Kong M3.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

58 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ragasa (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 4 87 km
2025 Matmo Category 2 267 km
2025 Tapah Category 1 65 km
2025 Wipha Category 1 84 km
2023 Saola Category 4 68 km
2023 Koinu Category 3 121 km
2023 Talim Category 1 194 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 200 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 100 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 54 km
2017 Hato Category 3 30 km
2017 Khanun Category 2 187 km
2016 Nida Category 1 158 km
2016 Haima Category 1 269 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 240 km
2013 Krosa Category 3 292 km
2013 Utor Category 2 112 km
2013 Usagi Category 1 208 km
2012 Vicente Category 4 44 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 12.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Driest

Changsha has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 58°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.4") and December the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Changsha

Institution Type Founded Website
Taishan Open University University - ,

Schools in Changsha

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wuxi Middle School - - - -
开平市长师中学 - - - -
开平市吴汉良理工学校 - - - -
联塘小学 - - - -
开平市新荻初级中学 - - - -
三围小学 - - - -
秩祐学校 - - - -
山前学校 - - - -
东河中学 - - - -
开平市第七中学 - - - -
开平市金山中学 - - - -
中共江门市委党校开平分校 - - - -
Xiaohai School - - - -
义育学校 - - - -
Sanshe Primary School - - - -
开侨中学 - - - -
开平市教伦中学 - - - -
开平市风采华侨中学 - - - -
中共江门市委党校开平分校 - - - -
开平市第七中学 - - - -
开平市金山中学 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Changsha

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Changsha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
云乡革命史迹陈列馆
台山市博物馆
开平碉楼与村落文化展示区
张氏宗祠
陈百强纪念馆

Libraries in Changsha

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Szeto Library0.0
开平市图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Changsha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dajiang Market
云乡市场
升平综合市场
大泽市场
水台市场
簕冲市场
簕冲市场
赤坎市場

Hotels in Changsha

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garden Hotel
Sanbu Holiday Hotel
Xiangyuan Hotel
城市便捷酒店
柏丽酒店(幕沙店)

Restaurants in Changsha

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

万岁寿司

Cafes in Changsha

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ALittle Tea
Chagee
Heytea
Luckin Coffee
Luckin Coffee
Starbucks

Bus Stations in Changsha

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yicizhan Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Changsha

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #8066099775
CN #8066103067
CN #808896719
Sinopec

Shopping Malls in Changsha

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

富港·东汇城

Stadiums & Teams in Changsha

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Changsha

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhuhai Jinwan AirportZUHLarge Airport
Foshan Shadi AirportFUOMedium Airport
Yangjiang Heshan Airport-Small Airport
Zhuhai Lianzhou General Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Changsha

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Yunda Express

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Changsha

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Kaiping Diaolou and Villages

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Changsha

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 11
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 10
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 1
Hotels 10
Parks 12
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Changsha

Kaiping Diaolou and Villages
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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 Changsha

What is the population of Changsha?

Changsha has a population of 688,242 residents and is located in China. The population density is 30,067 people per square mile, spread across 22.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Changsha?

Changsha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.8 inches.

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