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Erlang, China

Gansu · China

Erlang is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 4,977. Elevation: 4,501 ft (1,372 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

4,977 Population 76/sq mi density
4,501 ft Elevation 1,372 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population4,977
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain26.1 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation4,501 ft (1,372 m)
Population4,977
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation4,501 ft (1,372 m)
Coordinates33.8395°, 105.5883°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation26.1 inches (664 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Erlang

Erlang is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 4,977. The city sits at an elevation of 4,501 feet (1,372 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Erlang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,501 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below China avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,501 ft (1,372 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates33.8395°N, 105.5883°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 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 M6.1 143 km
Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 143 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 122 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 126 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 121 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 127 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 123 km
May 15, 2011 38 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.0 149 km
May 27, 2008 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M5.0 131 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 136 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 112 km
May 29, 2008 Sichuan-Gansu border region, China M4.9 135 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 104 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 104 km
Jun 19, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 119 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 111 km
Jul 24, 2008 48 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 118 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 104 km
Jun 17, 2008 43 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 120 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 0.3 in
March 40°F (5°C) 0.8 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
October 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.2 in

Erlang has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Erlang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
成县民俗文化博物馆

Stadiums & Teams in Erlang

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Ski Resorts Near Erlang

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 Erlang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium Airport
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium 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 Erlang

What is the population of Erlang?

Erlang has a population of 4,977 residents and is located in China. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 65.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Erlang?

Erlang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.1 inches.

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