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Muhe, China

Gansu · China

Muhe is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 16,592. Elevation: 5,522 ft (1,683 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,592 Population 64/sq mi density
5,522 ft Elevation 1,683 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population16,592
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation5,522 ft (1,683 m)
Population16,592
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation5,522 ft (1,683 m)
Coordinates35.0234°, 106.1349°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Muhe

Muhe is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 16,592. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet (1,683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Muhe

Muhe has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.5°C / 24°F -15.9° / 6.7° 4.4
Feb -1.9°C / 29°F -11.4° / 10.4° 15.6
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -7.1° / 19.6° 18.7
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.9° / 24.6° 56.6
May 13.7°C / 57°F 0.9° / 28.1° 67.7
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.5° / 29.3° 88.4
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 9.4° / 31.8° 124.9
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.9° 137.6
Sep 14.7°C / 59°F 5° / 26.2° 101.3
Oct 8°C / 46°F -2.1° / 20.3° 79.8
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -9° / 14.4° 16.3
Dec -4°C / 25°F -15.8° / 7.5° 3.0
Muhe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,522 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,522 ft (1,683 m)
Area260.9 sq mi (675.8 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates35.0234°N, 106.1349°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 150 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 148 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 146 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 106 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 105 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 132 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 116 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 64 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 147 km
May 25, 1991 38 km NNE of Mawu, China M4.0 97 km
May 7, 2016 54 km NNW of Mawu, China M4.0 130 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 77 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 43 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 71 km
Jan 17, 1993 35 km NNE of Mawu, China M3.8 100 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 134 km
May 29, 1996 86 km S of Beidao, China M3.7 140 km
Dec 25, 1992 46 km N of Mawu, China M3.6 116 km
Feb 2, 1991 41 km N of Mawu, China M3.5 121 km
Jan 23, 1992 97 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Driest

Muhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Muhe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dadiwan museum
Zhang Jia Chuan County Musuem

Ski Resorts Near Muhe

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 Muhe

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 Muhe

What is the population of Muhe?

Muhe has a population of 16,592 residents and is located in China. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 260.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Muhe?

Muhe has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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