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Dunhuang, China
Gansu · China
Dunhuang is a large city in Gansu, China with a population of 186,027. Elevation: 3,711 ft (1,131 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 186,027 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1667°, 94.6833° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 49°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.6 inches (41 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.2 inches (0 cm) |
About Dunhuang
Dunhuang is a large city in China (Gansu) with a population of 186,027. The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet (1,131 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Dunhuang
Dunhuang has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 48 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below China avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Area | 10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1667°N, 94.6833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.0 in |
Dunhuang has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.4") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Dunhuang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Dunhuang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunghuang City Cultural Centre | ||||
| Dunhuang Museum | ||||
| Dunhuang Natural Museum | ||||
| 敦煌民俗博物馆 | ||||
| 敦煌石窟艺术保护研究陈列中心 | ||||
| 敦煌莫高窟数字展示中心 | ||||
| 美术馆 | ||||
| 藏经洞陈列馆 | ||||
| 院史陈列馆 |
Farmers Markets in Dunhuang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Night market |
Bus Stations in Dunhuang
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Dunhuang
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dunhuang Mogao International Airport | DNH | Large Airport |
| Dunhuang Mingshashan General Aviation Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dunhuang
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mogao Caves |
Quick Facts
Around Dunhuang
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Dunhuang
Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Dunhuang?
Dunhuang has a population of 186,027 residents and is located in China. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 10,315.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dunhuang?
Dunhuang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.6 inches.