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Sanyu, China
Gansu · China
Sanyu is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,593. Elevation: 5,299 ft (1,615 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 5,593 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,299 ft (1,615 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6993°, 105.0201° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 50°F (10°C) |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.2 inches (614 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5 inches (1 cm) |
About Sanyu
Sanyu is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,593. The city sits at an elevation of 5,299 feet (1,615 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Sanyu
Sanyu has an average annual temperature of 15.9°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.2°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 449 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below China avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,299 ft (1,615 m) |
| Area | 2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6993°N, 105.0201°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Sanyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Sanyu
What is the population of Sanyu?
Sanyu has a population of 5,593 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,276.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sanyu?
Sanyu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.2 inches.