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Gucheng, China

Gansu · China

Gucheng is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,096. Elevation: 6,411 ft (1,954 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

11,096 Population 5/sq mi density
6,411 ft Elevation 1,954 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,096
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Population11,096
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Coordinates34.4811°, 105.1653°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation25.0 inches (635 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches (4 cm)

About Gucheng

Gucheng is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,096. The city sits at an elevation of 6,411 feet (1,954 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Gucheng

Gucheng has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -14.6° / 9.8° 3.5
Feb -1.2°C / 30°F -10.5° / 13.9° 11.9
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -6.4° / 21.8° 23.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F -2.2° / 25.9° 57.1
May 13.3°C / 56°F 1° / 27.9° 70.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 28.9° 82.4
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.1° / 30.5° 121.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 8.4° / 30.6° 105.9
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 5.1° / 26.4° 81.1
Oct 7.8°C / 46°F -1.3° / 21.3° 74.9
Nov 2.6°C / 37°F -8.5° / 18° 13.8
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -14.2° / 9.6° 2.5
Gucheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,411 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Area2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates34.4811°N, 105.1653°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 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 83 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 91 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 129 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 71 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 72 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 93 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 99 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 142 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 120 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 77 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 119 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 85 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 122 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 146 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 93 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 80 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 149 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 111 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 56 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.1 in Driest

Gucheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Gucheng

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium Airport
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Gucheng

What is the population of Gucheng?

Gucheng has a population of 11,096 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,276.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gucheng?

Gucheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.0 inches, with 1.8 inches of snow.

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