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Changsha, China

Chongqing · China

Changsha is a mid-size city in Chongqing, China with a population of 47,170. Elevation: 623 ft (190 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

47,170 Population 20/sq mi density
623 ft Elevation 190 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
50.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Changsha

Changsha

Changsha South railway station is a metro station and a railway station of Wuguang Passenger Railway and Hukun Passenger Railway. The station is located in Lituo Subdistrict, Yuhua District, Changsha, Hunan, China. It is a hub and the connecting point of Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong High-Speed Railway, Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway and the proposed Xiamen-Changsha-Chongqing High-Speed Railway. The station was opened on 26 December 2009.

People

Population47,170
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population47,170
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Coordinates31.0000°, 108.3046°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,274 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Changsha

Changsha is a mid-size city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 47,170. The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet (190 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Changsha

Changsha has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1424 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -2.8° / 15° 24.7
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F -0° / 18.8° 23.2
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 3.1° / 26.5° 75.6
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 8° / 29.4° 130.5
May 20.9°C / 70°F 10.8° / 31.1° 139.7
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 15.8° / 32.8° 206.5
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34° 260.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 18.7° / 34.6° 174.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.6° / 31.9° 176.7
Oct 17°C / 63°F 8.2° / 27.7° 144.4
Nov 12°C / 54°F 1.1° / 23.3° 53.6
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F -2.4° / 16.1° 13.8
Changsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates31.0000°N, 108.3046°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 16, 2025 37 km WSW of Bishan, China M4.5 122 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 95 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 123 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 85 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 98 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 113 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 99 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 69 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in

Changsha has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Changsha

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wanzhou Three Gorges Science and Technology Museum
Wanzhou Three Gorges Science and Technology Museum
开县博物馆

Farmers Markets in Changsha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
万州国际汽车机电建材城

Stadiums & Teams in Changsha

TeamLeagueDivision
Wanzhou Pailou Sports Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Changsha

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
云阳龙缸滑雪场 0.0 $0
巴山罗盘顶滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Changsha

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liangping AirportLIASmall Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall 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 Changsha

What is the population of Changsha?

Changsha has a population of 47,170 residents and is located in China. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 2,322.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Changsha?

Changsha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.2 inches.

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