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Houxi, China

Chongqing · China

Houxi is a small city in Chongqing, China with a population of 11,097. Elevation: 978 ft (298 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,097 Population 232/sq mi density
978 ft Elevation 298 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,097
Density232/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Population11,097
Population Density232 / sq mi
Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Coordinates28.8926°, 109.1272°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,366 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Houxi

Houxi is a small city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 11,097. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Houxi

Houxi has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Aug (26°C), the coldest is Jan (3.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1591 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.7°C / 39°F -5.2° / 16.2° 56.5
Feb 5.5°C / 42°F -3.1° / 20.8° 56.8
Mar 11.7°C / 53°F 1.4° / 26.3° 105.2
Apr 15.9°C / 61°F 6.4° / 29.2° 174.3
May 19.9°C / 68°F 10.6° / 30° 239.3
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 15.4° / 31.5° 280.7
Jul 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 246.2
Aug 26°C / 79°F 17.6° / 32.9° 147.8
Sep 22.3°C / 72°F 13.7° / 31.2° 111.0
Oct 16°C / 61°F 7.5° / 28.3° 98.4
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F -0.4° / 23.1° 55.1
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F -4.4° / 17.8° 19.8
Houxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area47.9 sq mi (124.1 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates28.8926°N, 109.1272°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 7, 2025.

Oct 8, 2010 57 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.2 83 km
Aug 7, 1996 31 km ENE of Xujiaba, China M4.0 121 km
Jan 7, 2025 23 km WSW of Lixi, China M4.0 87 km
Oct 16, 2011 75 km W of Zhangjiajie, China M4.0 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
April 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.2 in

Houxi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Houxi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Liye Qin Slips Museum
里耶秦简博物馆

Airports Near Houxi

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qianjiang Wulingshan AirportJIQMedium Airport
Xiangxi Biancheng AirportDXJSmall 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 Houxi

What is the population of Houxi?

Houxi has a population of 11,097 residents and is located in China. The population density is 232 people per square mile, spread across 47.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Houxi?

Houxi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

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