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Huocheng, China

Gansu · China

Huocheng is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,861. Elevation: 7,844 ft (2,391 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).

11,861 Population 1/sq mi density
7,844 ft Elevation 2,391 meters
41°F Avg Temperature 5°C
10.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Huocheng

Huocheng

Huocheng County, also known as Korgas County, is situated within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and falls under the administration of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture. The county is located between Yining and the border city of Khorgas, covering an area of 5,466 km2 (2,110 sq mi), with a population of 360,000. There are twenty-nine ethnic groups residing in the county, including the Han and Uyghur nationalities.

People

Population11,861
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
Rain10.9 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation7,844 ft (2,391 m)
Population11,861
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation7,844 ft (2,391 m)
Coordinates38.4032°, 101.0549°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature41°F (5°C)
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation10.9 inches (278 mm)
Annual Snowfall27.7 inches (70 cm)

About Huocheng

Huocheng is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,861. The city sits at an elevation of 7,844 feet (2,391 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 13°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Huocheng

Huocheng has an average annual temperature of 5.9°C (43°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 268 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.1°C / 17°F -19.3° / 8° 1.5
Feb -5.2°C / 23°F -15.1° / 11.1° 4.1
Mar 1.5°C / 35°F -10.5° / 18.2° 3.7
Apr 6°C / 43°F -5.4° / 23.7° 17.4
May 11.8°C / 53°F -2.6° / 26.7° 28.1
Jun 16.5°C / 62°F 4.9° / 29° 41.7
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 7.4° / 32.6° 46.8
Aug 17.9°C / 64°F 7.3° / 31.5° 57.4
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 2.7° / 27.3° 47.7
Oct 5.6°C / 42°F -4.8° / 21.3° 12.0
Nov -1.1°C / 30°F -14.3° / 16.2° 5.5
Dec -7.6°C / 18°F -18.5° / 6.2° 2.0
Huocheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 320 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,844 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average41.3°F
24% below China avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,844 ft (2,391 m)
Area14,900.5 sq mi (38,592.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.4032°N, 101.0549°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.9"
71% below China avg
Snowfall 27.7"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Apr 14, 2024.

Jan 7, 2022 northern Qinghai, China M6.6 67 km
Jan 20, 2016 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.9 96 km
Oct 25, 2003 76 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 7 km
Oct 25, 2003 73 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.8 9 km
Sep 30, 1991 111 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.3 75 km
Oct 25, 2003 82 km SE of Zhangye, China M5.2 6 km
Jan 7, 2022 118 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.2 67 km
Aug 13, 2016 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.2 88 km
Mar 30, 2008 70 km W of Wuwei, China M5.1 93 km
Jan 7, 2022 125 km SW of Jinchang, China M5.1 72 km
Jan 12, 2022 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.1 86 km
Sep 16, 2019 44 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 73 km
Jul 16, 2009 75 km E of Zhangye, China M5.1 56 km
Jan 2, 1991 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China M5.1 100 km
Sep 19, 2013 100 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 83 km
Oct 6, 2003 39 km WSW of Zhangye, China M5.0 104 km
Jan 12, 2022 108 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 83 km
Jul 22, 2007 82 km W of Jinchang, China M5.0 18 km
Jun 21, 1992 113 km SW of Zhangye, China M5.0 143 km
Jan 20, 2016 96 km WSW of Wuwei, China M5.0 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Airports Near Huocheng

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zhangye Ganzhou AirportYZYMedium Airport
Haibei Qilian AirportHBQSmall 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 Huocheng

What is the population of Huocheng?

Huocheng has a population of 11,861 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 14,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huocheng?

Huocheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 13°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches, with 27.7 inches of snow.

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