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Chenyuan, China

Gansu · China

Chenyuan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 9,571. Elevation: 3,396 ft (1,035 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,571 Population 36/sq mi density
3,396 ft Elevation 1,035 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
26.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population9,571
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain26.3 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Population9,571
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Coordinates33.7643°, 105.6760°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation26.3 inches (667 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Chenyuan

Chenyuan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 9,571. The city sits at an elevation of 3,396 feet (1,035 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Chenyuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,396 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above China avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,396 ft (1,035 m)
Area264.8 sq mi (685.9 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates33.7643°N, 105.6760°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below China avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 136 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 114 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 118 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 114 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 144 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 119 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 115 km
May 15, 2011 38 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.0 142 km
May 27, 2008 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M5.0 125 km
Jun 9, 2014 60 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.0 148 km
May 29, 2008 Sichuan-Gansu border region, China M4.9 128 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 104 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 103 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 147 km
Jun 7, 2008 62 km W of Guangyuan, China M4.9 148 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 103 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 114 km
Jun 19, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 111 km
Jun 17, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 112 km
Jul 24, 2008 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 0.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 0.1 in Driest

Chenyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Chenyuan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
成县民俗文化博物馆

Stadiums & Teams in Chenyuan

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Ski Resorts Near Chenyuan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
麦积山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Chenyuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium 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 Chenyuan

What is the population of Chenyuan?

Chenyuan has a population of 9,571 residents and is located in China. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 264.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chenyuan?

Chenyuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.

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