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Foshan, China

Yunnan · China

Foshan is a small town in Yunnan, China with a population of 3,103. Elevation: 15,892 ft (4,844 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).

3,103 Population 4/sq mi density
15,892 ft Elevation 4,844 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Foshan

Foshan

Foshan or Fatshan is a prefecture-level city in central Guangdong Province, China. The entire prefecture covers 3,848 km2 (1,486 sq mi) and had a population of 9,498,863 as of the 2020 census. The city is part of the western side of the Pearl River Delta megalopolis, a conurbation housing 86,100,000 inhabitants, making it the biggest urban area of the world.

People

Population3,103
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp30°F (-1°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation15,892 ft (4,844 m)
Population3,103
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation15,892 ft (4,844 m)
Coordinates28.7340°, 98.8061°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceYunnan
Average Temperature30°F (-1°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall93.2 inches (237 cm)

About Foshan

Foshan is a small town in China (Yunnan) with a population of 3,103. The city sits at an elevation of 15,892 feet (4,844 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Foshan

Foshan has an average annual temperature of 7.5°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -6.4° / 5.4° 8.8
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -4.8° / 6.4° 17.0
Mar 3.1°C / 38°F -2° / 8.2° 54.7
Apr 6.4°C / 44°F 1° / 11.7° 61.0
May 10.2°C / 50°F 4.8° / 15.6° 63.5
Jun 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19° 60.4
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 10.3° / 19° 135.0
Aug 14.4°C / 58°F 10° / 18.8° 116.7
Sep 13°C / 55°F 8.5° / 17.4° 64.5
Oct 8.6°C / 47°F 3.4° / 13.9° 46.7
Nov 4.1°C / 39°F -1.8° / 10.1° 16.9
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -5.4° / 7.1° 3.5
Foshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July. The area gets 334 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 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 93.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 15,892 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average30.2°F
44% below China avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation15,892 ft (4,844 m)
Area704.9 sq mi (1,825.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates28.7340°N, 98.8061°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above China avg
Snowfall 93.2"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 15, 2025.

Aug 31, 2013 58 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.6 76 km
Jul 17, 1993 21 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.4 114 km
Aug 27, 2013 59 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.2 75 km
May 3, 1993 173 km SSE of Qamdo, China M5.1 135 km
Dec 28, 1990 228 km SE of Qamdo, China M5.0 125 km
Aug 31, 2013 56 km NW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 78 km
Sep 25, 1996 124 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M5.0 39 km
Sep 3, 2013 53 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 85 km
Aug 31, 2013 52 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.9 83 km
Apr 14, 2012 169 km NNE of Shangri-La, China M4.9 141 km
Aug 19, 1990 233 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 132 km
May 31, 1999 170 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.8 37 km
May 17, 2013 158 km NNE of Shangri-La, China M4.7 134 km
Mar 15, 2016 161 km SSE of Qamdo, China M4.7 148 km
Jul 30, 2024 161 km WNW of Daocheng, China M4.6 87 km
Dec 2, 2000 186 km SE of Qamdo, China M4.6 126 km
Sep 2, 2013 64 km NW of Shangri-La, China M4.6 70 km
May 11, 1993 22 km W of Shangri-La, China M4.6 122 km
Jul 28, 1990 228 km NNW of Shangri-La, China M4.6 123 km
Jan 17, 2002 235 km N of Shangri-La, China M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Libraries in Foshan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
德钦县图书馆0.0

Churches & Religious Organizations in Foshan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
雪达贡木林寺

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 Foshan

What is the population of Foshan?

Foshan has a population of 3,103 residents and is located in China. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 704.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Foshan?

Foshan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches, with 93.2 inches of snow.

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