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Sancha, China

Gansu · China

Sancha is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 2,393. Elevation: 8,970 ft (2,734 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,393 Population 2/sq mi density
8,970 ft Elevation 2,734 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population2,393
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation8,970 ft (2,734 m)
Population2,393
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation8,970 ft (2,734 m)
Coordinates34.5875°, 103.7614°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (601 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Sancha

Sancha is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 2,393. The city sits at an elevation of 8,970 feet (2,734 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Sancha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,970 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average38.5°F
29% below China avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,970 ft (2,734 m)
Area1,031.2 sq mi (2,670.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.5875°N, 103.7614°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.37"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 47 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 39 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 11 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 56 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 58 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 87 km
Aug 9, 2017 165 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 147 km
Aug 9, 2017 166 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 150 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 141 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 132 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 102 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 117 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 63 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 121 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 141 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 21 km
Aug 9, 2017 153 km SW of Mawu, China M4.6 139 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 44 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 91 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
September 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Sancha has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.0").

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Ski Resorts Near Sancha

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
松鸣岩国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sancha

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lintao Air Base-Medium 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 Sancha

What is the population of Sancha?

Sancha has a population of 2,393 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,031.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sancha?

Sancha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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