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Heqian, China

Chongqing · China

Heqian is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 20,632. Elevation: 771 ft (235 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

20,632 Population 9/sq mi density
771 ft Elevation 235 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population20,632
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Population20,632
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates31.4150°, 108.4697°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Heqian

Heqian is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 20,632. The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet (235 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Heqian

Heqian has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -6.2° / 11.7° 22.8
Feb 4°C / 39°F -3.5° / 15.8° 24.2
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F -0.8° / 22.2° 70.8
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 3.8° / 25.6° 124.6
May 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 27.1° 134.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 12.3° / 28.9° 200.7
Jul 23°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.8° 269.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.3° / 31° 169.1
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 10.6° / 28.1° 177.4
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 4.5° / 23.7° 147.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F -3.4° / 19.4° 50.7
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -5.4° / 12.9° 9.4
Heqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 771 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above China avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Area2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates31.4150°N, 108.4697°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 18, 2013.

Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 143 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 133 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 62 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 147 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 114 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 143 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Heqian has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Heqian

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
开县博物馆

Ski Resorts Near Heqian

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
巴山罗盘顶滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Heqian

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liangping AirportLIASmall Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall 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 Heqian

What is the population of Heqian?

Heqian has a population of 20,632 residents and is located in China. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,322.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Heqian?

Heqian enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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