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Guazhou, China

Gansu · China

Guazhou is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 8,022. Elevation: 3,802 ft (1,159 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

8,022 Population 1/sq mi density
3,802 ft Elevation 1,159 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
1.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Guazhou

Guazhou

Guazhou County, formerly Anxi County until 2006, is a county in the northwest of Gansu province, China. It is under the administration of Jiuquan City.

People

Population8,022
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain1.3 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Population8,022
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Coordinates40.4638°, 95.6712°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation1.3 inches (33 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Guazhou

Guazhou is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 8,022. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet (1,159 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Guazhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 338 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 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,802 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below China avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,802 ft (1,159 m)
Area10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates40.4638°N, 95.6712°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.3"
97% below China avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 5, 2013.

Nov 20, 1996 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.8 128 km
Jun 12, 1995 220 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 142 km
Oct 2, 2009 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 113 km
Jul 12, 1991 253 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.8 136 km
Jul 16, 2008 194 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 119 km
Jun 12, 2004 207 km W of Laojunmiao, China M4.6 96 km
May 26, 1991 232 km SSE of Hami, China M4.5 104 km
Jul 5, 2013 229 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.3 127 km
Mar 7, 1998 231 km W of Laojunmiao, China M4.1 120 km
May 4, 1996 237 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.0 135 km
Mar 12, 2008 235 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 0.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.0 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in

Guazhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 14°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Guazhou

Institution Type Founded Website
中共瓜州县委党校 College

Museums in Guazhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
张芝纪念馆
玄奘取经博物馆
红西路军安西战役纪念馆

Train Stations in Guazhou

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

四工农场

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 Guazhou

What is the population of Guazhou?

Guazhou has a population of 8,022 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 10,315.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guazhou?

Guazhou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.3 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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