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Sancang, China

Gansu · China

Sancang is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 12,833. Elevation: 5,043 ft (1,537 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,833 Population 110/sq mi density
5,043 ft Elevation 1,537 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population12,833
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Population12,833
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Coordinates33.0138°, 105.1151°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (696 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Sancang

Sancang is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 12,833. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet (1,537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Sancang

Sancang has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (21°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 820 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.6°C / 31°F -8.8° / 9.8° 3.7
Feb 1.6°C / 35°F -5.8° / 13.6° 10.2
Mar 7.4°C / 45°F -2.9° / 21.8° 30.7
Apr 11.7°C / 53°F 1.2° / 26.1° 68.9
May 15.4°C / 60°F 4.6° / 26.9° 85.2
Jun 19.3°C / 67°F 9.8° / 29.6° 102.4
Jul 21°C / 70°F 12.6° / 30.6° 170.3
Aug 20.8°C / 69°F 11.9° / 30° 143.6
Sep 16.6°C / 62°F 8.3° / 26.5° 103.3
Oct 10.3°C / 51°F 2.3° / 21.4° 82.6
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F -5.2° / 16.7° 16.2
Dec -0.1°C / 32°F -8.3° / 10.7° 2.9
Sancang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below China avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,043 ft (1,537 m)
Area116.5 sq mi (301.7 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates33.0138°N, 105.1151°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 28, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 119 km
May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 58 km
May 17, 2008 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.8 87 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 52 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 50 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 46 km
May 12, 2008 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 65 km
Mar 12, 2009 68 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 70 km
May 19, 2008 51 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 64 km
Jun 5, 2008 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 75 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 52 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 56 km
May 12, 2008 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 120 km
May 12, 2008 58 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.1 72 km
May 12, 2008 12 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 136 km
Oct 19, 2009 eastern Sichuan, China M5.1 125 km
May 12, 2008 24 km NNW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 129 km
Mar 3, 2009 7 km ENE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 138 km
Sep 30, 2017 64 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.1 82 km
May 12, 2008 27 km NW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in
March 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 0.1 in Driest

Sancang has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Sancang

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guangyuan Panlong AirportGYSMedium 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 Sancang

What is the population of Sancang?

Sancang has a population of 12,833 residents and is located in China. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 116.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sancang?

Sancang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

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