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Qishan, China

Gansu · China

Qishan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 14,945. Elevation: 4,744 ft (1,446 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

14,945 Population 7/sq mi density
4,744 ft Elevation 1,446 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population14,945
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation4,744 ft (1,446 m)
Population14,945
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation4,744 ft (1,446 m)
Coordinates34.2332°, 105.3951°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Qishan

Qishan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 14,945. The city sits at an elevation of 4,744 feet (1,446 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Qishan

Qishan 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
Qishan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,744 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.9°F
11% below China avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,744 ft (1,446 m)
Area2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates34.2332°N, 105.3951°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 M5.9 109 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 117 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 136 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 99 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 82 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 136 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 124 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 89 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 100 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 62 km
Jul 26, 2013 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 144 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 112 km
Apr 15, 1999 99 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 135 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 143 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 106 km
May 12, 2008 73 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.5 147 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 118 km
Apr 25, 1991 69 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.4 145 km
Jul 17, 2008 88 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.4 142 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Driest

Qishan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Qishan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
甘肃秦文化博物馆

Gas Stations in Qishan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #4530216948
CN #4530216949
CN #6985916194

Stadiums & Teams in Qishan

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Ski Resorts Near Qishan

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 Qishan

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 Qishan

What is the population of Qishan?

Qishan has a population of 14,945 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 2,276.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qishan?

Qishan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

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