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Longtai, China

Gansu · China

Longtai is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,063. Elevation: 6,444 ft (1,964 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,063 Population 42/sq mi density
6,444 ft Elevation 1,964 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,063
Density42/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation6,444 ft (1,964 m)
Population11,063
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation6,444 ft (1,964 m)
Coordinates34.5989°, 104.8963°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (605 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.6 inches (4 cm)

About Longtai

Longtai is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,063. The city sits at an elevation of 6,444 feet (1,964 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Longtai

Longtai has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -14.6° / 9.8° 3.5
Feb -1.2°C / 30°F -10.5° / 13.9° 11.9
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -6.4° / 21.8° 23.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F -2.2° / 25.9° 57.1
May 13.3°C / 56°F 1° / 27.9° 70.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 28.9° 82.4
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.1° / 30.5° 121.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 8.4° / 30.6° 105.9
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 5.1° / 26.4° 81.1
Oct 7.8°C / 46°F -1.3° / 21.3° 74.9
Nov 2.6°C / 37°F -8.5° / 18° 13.8
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -14.2° / 9.6° 2.5
Longtai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 62°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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,444 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,444 ft (1,964 m)
Area261.8 sq mi (678.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates34.5989°N, 104.8963°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
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 59 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 66 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 102 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 47 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 64 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 94 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 95 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 150 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 97 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 89 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 97 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 61 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 130 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 120 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 69 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 56 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 143 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 83 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 28 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Driest

Longtai has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 20°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 Longtai

What is the population of Longtai?

Longtai has a population of 11,063 residents and is located in China. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 261.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Longtai?

Longtai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.

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