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Guzhan, China

Gansu · China

Guzhan is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 4,717. Elevation: 9,180 ft (2,798 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,717 Population 282/sq mi density
9,180 ft Elevation 2,798 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population4,717
Density282/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation9,180 ft (2,798 m)
Population4,717
Population Density282 / sq mi
Elevation9,180 ft (2,798 m)
Coordinates34.6946°, 103.2966°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (592 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Guzhan

Guzhan is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 4,717. The city sits at an elevation of 9,180 feet (2,798 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Guzhan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,180 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,180 ft (2,798 m)
Area16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates34.6946°N, 103.2966°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 91 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 83 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 44 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 24 km
Mar 14, 2019 139 km WSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.9 138 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 102 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 129 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 124 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 139 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 88 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 59 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 143 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 60 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 100 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 82 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 138 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 117 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 81 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 94 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.5 in
May 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.3 in
July 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
October 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Guzhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

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Ski Resorts Near Guzhan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
松鸣岩国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Guzhan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gannan Xiahe AirportGXHMedium Airport
Lintao Air Base-Medium 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 Guzhan

What is the population of Guzhan?

Guzhan has a population of 4,717 residents and is located in China. The population density is 282 people per square mile, spread across 16.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Guzhan?

Guzhan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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