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Dongshan, China

Gansu · China

Dongshan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 10,639. Elevation: 7,195 ft (2,193 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

10,639 Population 40/sq mi density
7,195 ft Elevation 2,193 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Dongshan

Dongshan

is a county of far southern Fujian Province, People's Republic of China, located along the Taiwan Strait. It comprises 44 islands for a total area of 194 square kilometres (75 sq mi), and is under the administration of Zhangzhou City. The total population was around 220,000 in 2020. Dongshan County has jurisdiction over seven towns, a nationally managed forest and an economic and technological development district. It is an important port for international trade and trade with Taiwan.

People

Population10,639
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation7,195 ft (2,193 m)
Population10,639
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation7,195 ft (2,193 m)
Coordinates33.7608°, 104.4341°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (634 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.5 inches (1 cm)

About Dongshan

Dongshan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 10,639. The city sits at an elevation of 7,195 feet (2,193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Dongshan

Dongshan has an average annual temperature of 7°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 681 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.1°C / 25°F -14.6° / 10.4° 2.7
Feb -1.7°C / 29°F -10.6° / 15° 10.2
Mar 3.3°C / 38°F -7.4° / 20.7° 24.5
Apr 7.6°C / 46°F -3.8° / 24.7° 61.0
May 11.5°C / 53°F -0.3° / 26° 70.4
Jun 15.1°C / 59°F 4.3° / 26.5° 83.2
Jul 17°C / 63°F 7.1° / 28.3° 143.3
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 6.3° / 28.4° 113.2
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 2.6° / 24.8° 80.0
Oct 6.6°C / 44°F -2.4° / 20.9° 76.8
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -8.1° / 18.4° 13.5
Dec -3.5°C / 26°F -13.6° / 10.6° 2.2
Dongshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,195 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below China avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,195 ft (2,193 m)
Area264.7 sq mi (685.5 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates33.7608°N, 104.4341°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 83 km
Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 85 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 150 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 89 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 119 km
May 27, 2008 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M5.0 150 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 144 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 88 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 91 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 148 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 40 km
Nov 6, 2017 176 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 92 km
Jul 24, 2008 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 147 km
Aug 9, 2017 165 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 81 km
Aug 9, 2017 166 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 82 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 91 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 15 km
Aug 8, 2017 168 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M4.7 101 km
Mar 3, 1998 119 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M4.7 108 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.4 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.1 in Driest

Dongshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 Dongshan

What is the population of Dongshan?

Dongshan has a population of 10,639 residents and is located in China. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 264.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dongshan?

Dongshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches.

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