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Houba, China

Chongqing · China

Houba is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 17,358. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

17,358 Population 64/sq mi density
538 ft Elevation 164 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population17,358
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Population17,358
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Coordinates31.2051°, 108.5063°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Houba

Houba is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 17,358. The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Houba

Houba has an average annual temperature of 16.1°C (61°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -3.6° / 15.3° 29.7
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F -1.1° / 19° 27.5
Mar 12.4°C / 54°F 2.2° / 26° 81.9
Apr 16.5°C / 62°F 6.8° / 28.9° 132.6
May 20.1°C / 68°F 10° / 30.5° 146.6
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.3° 204.8
Jul 26°C / 79°F 17.8° / 33.2° 262.7
Aug 26.7°C / 80°F 18.3° / 34.6° 153.5
Sep 22.8°C / 73°F 13.5° / 32° 152.1
Oct 16.2°C / 61°F 7.2° / 27.6° 138.8
Nov 11.2°C / 52°F 0.1° / 23.1° 56.1
Dec 5.5°C / 42°F -3° / 16.4° 12.7
Houba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area272.5 sq mi (705.8 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates31.2051°N, 108.5063°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Aug 16, 2025 37 km WSW of Bishan, China M4.5 148 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 122 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 111 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 69 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 140 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 126 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 91 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 111 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 136 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in

Houba has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Houba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
开县博物馆

Ski Resorts Near Houba

2 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Houba

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 Houba

What is the population of Houba?

Houba has a population of 17,358 residents and is located in China. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 272.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Houba?

Houba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.

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