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Honghe, China

Gansu · China

Honghe is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,942. Elevation: 5,541 ft (1,689 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

11,942 Population 5/sq mi density
5,541 ft Elevation 1,689 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Honghe

Honghe is a township of Jingchuan County, Gansu, China.

People

Population11,942
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain25.1 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Population11,942
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Coordinates34.4097°, 105.3900°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation25.1 inches (637 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Honghe

Honghe is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,942. The city sits at an elevation of 5,541 feet (1,689 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Honghe

Honghe has an average annual temperature of 10°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 698 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.4°C / 28°F -13.1° / 9.1° 3.9
Feb 0.1°C / 32°F -8.6° / 12.8° 13.5
Mar 6.2°C / 43°F -5.1° / 22.2° 23.3
Apr 11°C / 52°F -0.6° / 26.9° 59.9
May 15.4°C / 60°F 3.3° / 29.3° 69.4
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 9.3° / 31.5° 86.7
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 11.3° / 33° 131.2
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 10.6° / 31.8° 118.7
Sep 16.4°C / 61°F 6.7° / 28.3° 92.3
Oct 9.5°C / 49°F 0° / 21.9° 81.0
Nov 3.9°C / 39°F -7.2° / 16.8° 15.6
Dec -1.9°C / 29°F -12.8° / 9.9° 2.6
Honghe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°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 25.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,541 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.1°F
15% below China avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Area2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates34.4097°N, 105.3900°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.1"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M5.9 104 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 112 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 93 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 87 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 101 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 141 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 109 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 107 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 136 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 78 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 141 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 122 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 114 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 78 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 101 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 133 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 54 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 66 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 35 km
Oct 20, 2013 69 km W of Mawu, China M4.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Driest

Honghe has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Honghe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
甘肃秦文化博物馆

Stadiums & Teams in Honghe

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Honghe

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Honghe

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 Honghe

What is the population of Honghe?

Honghe has a population of 11,942 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 Honghe?

Honghe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.1 inches.

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