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Houshan, China

Chongqing · China

Houshan is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 15,338. Elevation: 2,034 ft (620 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,338 Population 293/sq mi density
2,034 ft Elevation 620 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
50.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population15,338
Density293/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Population15,338
Population Density293 / sq mi
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Coordinates30.8259°, 108.0287°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation50.4 inches (1,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Houshan

Houshan is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 15,338. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Houshan

Houshan has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (5.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1424 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.4°C / 42°F -2.8° / 15° 24.7
Feb 7.7°C / 46°F -0° / 18.8° 23.2
Mar 13.2°C / 56°F 3.1° / 26.5° 75.6
Apr 17.3°C / 63°F 8° / 29.4° 130.5
May 20.9°C / 70°F 10.8° / 31.1° 139.7
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 15.8° / 32.8° 206.5
Jul 26.8°C / 80°F 18.6° / 34° 260.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 18.7° / 34.6° 174.5
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 14.6° / 31.9° 176.7
Oct 17°C / 63°F 8.2° / 27.7° 144.4
Nov 12°C / 54°F 1.1° / 23.3° 53.6
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F -2.4° / 16.1° 13.8
Houshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above China avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area52.4 sq mi (135.8 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates30.8259°N, 108.0287°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 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 91 km
Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 75 km
Aug 11, 2016 68 km N of Fuling, China M4.4 90 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 65 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 131 km
Dec 5, 1993 72 km ENE of Fuling, China M4.3 91 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 79 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 62 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.0 in

Houshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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Ski Resorts Near Houshan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
石柱天山滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Houshan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dazhou Jinya AirportDZHMedium Airport
Dachuan AirportDAXSmall Airport
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 Houshan

What is the population of Houshan?

Houshan has a population of 15,338 residents and is located in China. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 52.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Houshan?

Houshan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.4 inches.

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