Gancheng, China

Ningxia · China

Gancheng is a small city in Ningxia, China with a population of 7,715. Elevation: 5,062 ft (1,543 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

7,715 Population
5,062 ft Elevation 1,543 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
14.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population7,715

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain14.6 in/yr
Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Population7,715
Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Coordinates36.5915°, 106.3394°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceNingxia
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation14.6 inches (370 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.4 inches (54 cm)

About Gancheng

Gancheng is a small city in China (Ningxia) with a population of 7,715. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet (1,543 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Gancheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Coordinates36.5915°N, 106.3394°E
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.6"
62% below China avg
Snowfall 21.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Jul 29, 1998 114 km E of Baiyin, China M4.8 83 km
Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 40 km
Oct 29, 1991 134 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.6 81 km
Mar 17, 1999 120 km SW of Yinchuan, China M4.5 133 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 127 km
Mar 8, 1992 81 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.5 129 km
Mar 7, 1991 121 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.3 127 km
Jan 12, 2016 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.3 23 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 29 km
Jun 9, 2022 112 km E of Baiyin, China M4.3 85 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 119 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 66 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 43 km
Mar 11, 2008 140 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 69 km
Nov 20, 2009 147 km S of Yinchuan, China M4.2 71 km
Apr 26, 1995 143 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.2 92 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 109 km
Aug 5, 2004 86 km SSW of Yinchuan, China M4.1 139 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 102 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)
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Gas Stations in Gancheng

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #12133960619
CN #12133960620

Airports Near Gancheng

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guyuan Liupanshan AirportGYUMedium 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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Gancheng has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.

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