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Gaolou, China

Gansu · China

Gaolou is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 18,170. Elevation: 5,358 ft (1,633 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,170 Population 23/sq mi density
5,358 ft Elevation 1,633 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population18,170
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Population18,170
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Coordinates34.7608°, 104.6767°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (562 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Gaolou

Gaolou is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 18,170. The city sits at an elevation of 5,358 feet (1,633 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Gaolou

Gaolou has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F). The hottest month is Jul (18.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 610 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.8°C / 23°F -15.9° / 10.1° 4.4
Feb -2.1°C / 28°F -12.2° / 14.5° 13.6
Mar 3.3°C / 38°F -7.8° / 20.8° 23.1
Apr 8°C / 46°F -3.6° / 24.9° 53.0
May 12.4°C / 54°F -0.8° / 27.2° 68.9
Jun 16.3°C / 61°F 5.7° / 28° 80.0
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 7.9° / 30.7° 100.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 7.2° / 30.9° 99.8
Sep 14°C / 57°F 3.5° / 27.1° 80.6
Oct 7.1°C / 45°F -2.6° / 22° 69.5
Nov 1.5°C / 35°F -9.4° / 18.7° 13.9
Dec -4.2°C / 24°F -15.3° / 9.4° 2.8
Gaolou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,358 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,358 ft (1,633 m)
Area779.2 sq mi (2,018.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates34.7608°N, 104.6767°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below China avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 47 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 53 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 82 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 128 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 35 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 73 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 108 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 104 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 143 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 76 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 47 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 110 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 84 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 93 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 147 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 56 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 44 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 58 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 135 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.1 in Driest

Gaolou has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in Gaolou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
文峰药材市场

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 Gaolou

What is the population of Gaolou?

Gaolou has a population of 18,170 residents and is located in China. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 779.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gaolou?

Gaolou has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

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