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Kuanchuan, China

Gansu · China

Kuanchuan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 27,438. Elevation: 5,571 ft (1,698 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

27,438 Population 12/sq mi density
5,571 ft Elevation 1,698 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population27,438
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Population27,438
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Coordinates34.1664°, 105.5411°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Kuanchuan

Kuanchuan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 27,438. The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet (1,698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Kuanchuan

Kuanchuan has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 762 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.7°C / 29°F -11.5° / 9.4° 3.3
Feb 0.7°C / 33°F -7.4° / 12.9° 11.6
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F -4.4° / 21.9° 25.8
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F 0.2° / 26.8° 64.5
May 15.5°C / 60°F 3.6° / 29° 70.9
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 9.4° / 31.2° 95.4
Jul 21.4°C / 71°F 11.7° / 32.2° 158.7
Aug 21°C / 70°F 11.1° / 31.6° 131.7
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 7.5° / 28.2° 97.7
Oct 9.8°C / 50°F 0.8° / 22.1° 84.5
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F -6.4° / 17° 16.0
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -11.6° / 10.9° 2.4
Kuanchuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,571 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below China avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates34.1664°N, 105.5411°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

43 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 M5.9 124 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 132 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 134 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 148 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 114 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 133 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 95 km
May 15, 2008 49 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 147 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 125 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 110 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 97 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 66 km
Jul 26, 2013 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 142 km
Apr 15, 1999 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 132 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 127 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 108 km
May 12, 2008 73 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.5 141 km
Jul 17, 2008 88 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.4 138 km
Apr 25, 1991 69 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.4 138 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in

Kuanchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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Ski Resorts Near Kuanchuan

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 Kuanchuan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Longnan Chengzhou AirportLNLMedium Airport
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 Kuanchuan

What is the population of Kuanchuan?

Kuanchuan has a population of 27,438 residents and is located in China. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 2,276.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuanchuan?

Kuanchuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches.

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