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Jinshan, China

Gansu · China

Jinshan is a mid-size city in Gansu, China with a population of 37,727. Elevation: 5,794 ft (1,766 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

37,727 Population 144/sq mi density
5,794 ft Elevation 1,766 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
23.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population37,727
Density144/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain23.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation5,794 ft (1,766 m)
Population37,727
Population Density144 / sq mi
Elevation5,794 ft (1,766 m)
Coordinates34.8114°, 105.4344°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.5 inches (598 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Jinshan

Jinshan is a mid-size city in China (Gansu) with a population of 37,727. The city sits at an elevation of 5,794 feet (1,766 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Jinshan

Jinshan has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 641 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -14.8° / 7.8° 4.4
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -10.3° / 11.9° 14.9
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -5.8° / 21.1° 21.0
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -2° / 26.1° 55.0
May 14.9°C / 59°F 2.2° / 29° 66.6
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 8.8° / 30.3° 81.1
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 10.7° / 32.8° 106.3
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 9.9° / 32.2° 111.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6° / 28° 87.3
Oct 9°C / 48°F -1.1° / 21.5° 74.9
Nov 3.1°C / 37°F -8° / 16° 15.2
Dec -3°C / 27°F -14.1° / 8.5° 2.8
Jinshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,794 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below China avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,794 ft (1,766 m)
Area261.7 sq mi (677.9 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates34.8114°N, 105.4344°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M5.9 112 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 119 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 100 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 114 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 137 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 142 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 120 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 114 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 104 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 145 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 122 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 110 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 79 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 109 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 124 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 20 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 86 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 149 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 83 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.1 in Driest

Jinshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Jinshan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
甘谷第五中学
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Farmers Markets in Jinshan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
万鲜洲鱼府

Ski Resorts Near Jinshan

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 Jinshan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 Jinshan

What is the population of Jinshan?

Jinshan has a population of 37,727 residents and is located in China. The population density is 144 people per square mile, spread across 261.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jinshan?

Jinshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.5 inches.

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