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Guangyuan, China

Sichuan · China

Guangyuan is a major city in Sichuan, China with a population of 516,424. Elevation: 1,722 ft (525 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

516,424 Population 82/sq mi density
1,722 ft Elevation 525 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population516,424
Density82/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Population516,424
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Coordinates32.4420°, 105.8230°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceSichuan
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation36.2 inches (919 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Guangyuan

Guangyuan is a major city in China (Sichuan) with a population of 516,424. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet (525 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Guangyuan

Guangyuan has an average annual temperature of 14°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.1°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1140 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.5°C / 37°F -4.7° / 12.9° 5.6
Feb 5.1°C / 41°F -3.1° / 16.8° 12.0
Mar 10.7°C / 51°F -0° / 24.1° 34.8
Apr 14.9°C / 59°F 5.2° / 28.2° 80.4
May 18.7°C / 66°F 8.2° / 29.8° 92.0
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 14° / 31.2° 146.9
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 15.5° / 31.6° 259.9
Aug 24°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.1° 216.5
Sep 19.9°C / 68°F 11.7° / 28.8° 166.3
Oct 13.7°C / 57°F 5.9° / 24.3° 100.7
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F -2.2° / 19.4° 19.7
Dec 3°C / 37°F -4.9° / 13.3° 4.9
Guangyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above China avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Area6,300.7 sq mi (16,318.8 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates32.4420°N, 105.8230°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

432 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 28, 2025.

May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 40 km
May 17, 2008 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.8 82 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 43 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 40 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 46 km
Mar 12, 2009 68 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 69 km
May 12, 2008 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 55 km
Jun 5, 2008 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 78 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 56 km
May 19, 2008 51 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 52 km
May 12, 2008 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 111 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 39 km
May 12, 2008 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 140 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 38 km
Oct 19, 2009 eastern Sichuan, China M5.1 126 km
May 12, 2008 58 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.1 59 km
May 12, 2008 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 129 km
May 12, 2008 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 130 km
Sep 30, 2017 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 75 km
Mar 3, 2009 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1958 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.2 in

Guangyuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Guangyuan

Institution Type Founded Website
Guangyuan China Nuclear Vocational and Technical College College Visit →
四川水利水电技师学校 University

Schools in Guangyuan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
广元外国语学校
广元中学
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Museums in Guangyuan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
广元市博物馆

Hotels in Guangyuan

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hotel and restaurant 70cny
Serene Hotel
Taincheng Grand Hotel
兰欧国际酒店
凤台宾馆
春秋国际大酒店
香格里酒店

Restaurants in Guangyuan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nice place
食堂

Cafes in Guangyuan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MIXUEBINGCHENG
MIXUEBINGCHENG

Theme Parks in Guangyuan

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

昭化古城马场

Train Stations in Guangyuan

6 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guangyuan
Guangyuandong
Guangyuannan
Guangyuanxi
Ranjiahe
走马岭

Bus Stations in Guangyuan

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Guangyuan Bus Station
Guangyuan Bus Terminal
三堆汽车站

Gas Stations in Guangyuan

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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CN #1030328482
CN #1030328742
CN #13330111993
CN #5130844125
CN #5130844131
CN #5130844262
CN #675795223
CN #675831936
CN #675843917
CN #8001241351
CN #8010323695
CN #8013573183
CN #8013573870
CN #8676106184

Banks in Guangyuan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agricultural Bank of China
Bank of China

Shopping Malls in Guangyuan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

万达广场

Stadiums & Teams in Guangyuan

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Ski Resorts Near Guangyuan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
曾家山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Guangyuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guangyuan Panlong AirportGYSMedium Airport

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Guangyuan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 5
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Banks 2
Hotels 6
Parks 6
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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 Guangyuan

What is the population of Guangyuan?

Guangyuan has a population of 516,424 residents and is located in China. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 6,300.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guangyuan?

Guangyuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.2 inches.

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