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Dingxi, China

Gansu · China

Dingxi is a large city in Gansu, China with a population of 420,614. Elevation: 6,260 ft (1,908 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

420,614 Population 95,812/sq mi density
6,260 ft Elevation 1,908 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population420,614
Density95,812/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation6,260 ft (1,908 m)
Population420,614
Population Density95,812 / sq mi
Elevation6,260 ft (1,908 m)
Coordinates35.5709°, 104.6230°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (423 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Dingxi

Dingxi is a large city in China (Gansu) with a population of 420,614. The city sits at an elevation of 6,260 feet (1,908 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dingxi

Dingxi has an average annual temperature of 7.4°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 562 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.6°C / 22°F -17° / 8.7° 4.6
Feb -2.6°C / 27°F -13.3° / 13.1° 13.6
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -7.9° / 19.8° 21.0
Apr 8°C / 46°F -3.7° / 24.4° 48.9
May 12.9°C / 55°F -0.6° / 27.6° 62.7
Jun 17°C / 63°F 6.2° / 28.4° 74.0
Jul 19.6°C / 67°F 8.4° / 31.5° 89.2
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 7.8° / 31.3° 95.5
Sep 14.5°C / 58°F 4.4° / 27.5° 76.3
Oct 7.4°C / 45°F -2.9° / 21.8° 60.0
Nov 1.2°C / 34°F -10° / 17.8° 13.2
Dec -5°C / 23°F -16.2° / 7.9° 2.8
Dingxi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,260 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,260 ft (1,908 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density95,812/sq mi
Coordinates35.5709°N, 104.6230°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below China avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M5.9 122 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 123 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 125 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 142 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 115 km
Jul 29, 1998 114 km E of Baiyin, China M4.8 148 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 146 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 15 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 120 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 60 km
Jan 14, 2021 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China M4.5 80 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 139 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 127 km
Jun 9, 2022 112 km E of Baiyin, China M4.3 147 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 101 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 79 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 120 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 86 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 137 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in
March 35°F (1°C) 0.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Wettest
September 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.3 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 0.1 in

Dingxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Dingxi

Institution Type Founded Website
定西师专 College - ,
甘肃中医药大学定西校区 University - ,

Schools in Dingxi

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
定西市第一中学 - - - -
定西市东中学 - - - -
英才中学 - - - -
中华路中学 - - - -
甘肃安定思源实验学校 - - - -
西关小学 - - - -
职业中学 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Dingxi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Dingxi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dingxi Museum
安定区美术馆
安定区美术馆
红军河畔阻击战纪念亭

Hotels in Dingxi

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7Days Inn Dingxi
Dingxi Fenghua Jingpin Hotel
Fengcheng Hotel
Home Inn
Super 8
易佰快捷酒店
春江宾馆

Restaurants in Dingxi

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

口口香烤馍
肖老四餐饮(中华路店)
马金宝牛肉面

Theatres in Dingxi

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

青岚山人民剧场

Clinics in Dingxi

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

百顺诊所

Train Stations in Dingxi

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dingxi
唐家堡
景家店

Bus Stations in Dingxi

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

定西汽车站
汽车北站
汽车北站
汽车站

Gas Stations in Dingxi

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #10048896888
CN #10048896889
CN #10048967111
CN #11950795345
CN #13016895317
CN #6919047828
CN #9631394481
CN #9631394503

Banks in Dingxi

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China
Dingxi Rural Credit Bank
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
兰州银行
定西农商银行

Shopping Malls in Dingxi

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

半岛广场
富丽广场

Stadiums & Teams in Dingxi

TeamLeagueDivision
定西市体育场

Ski Resorts Near Dingxi

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
兴隆山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
兰州龙山国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Dingxi

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lanzhou Air Base-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Dingxi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
SF Express
SF Express

Treatment Centers in Dingxi

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
百顺诊所

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dingxi

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Xiyan Temple
定西城隍庙

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Dingxi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 19
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 13
Restaurants 4
Supermarkets 2
Banks 5
Museums 1
Hotels 8
Parks 12
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 7

🇨🇳 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 Dingxi

What is the population of Dingxi?

Dingxi has a population of 420,614 residents and is located in China. The population density is 95,812 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dingxi?

Dingxi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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