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Shandan, China
Gansu · China
Shandan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 24,235. Elevation: 4,957 ft (1,511 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shandan
Shandan County is a county in Gansu Province, China, bordering Inner Mongolia to the north and Qinghai to the south. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Zhangye. It is an important site located on the ancient Silk Road. Its postal code is 734100, and in 1999 its population was 194,901 people. It is known for horses and pastures. Ancient Han people called the horses as 'heavenly western horses'. The region's lakes provide water to the animals on the pastures.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,235 |
| Population Density | 93 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7511°, 104.8313° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 44°F (7°C) |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.1 inches (562 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.8 inches (2 cm) |
About Shandan
Shandan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 24,235. The city sits at an elevation of 4,957 feet (1,511 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Shandan
Shandan has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 604 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below China avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,957 ft (1,511 m) |
| Area | 261.8 sq mi (678.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7511°N, 104.8313°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Shandan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in Shandan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 文峰药材市场 |
Train Stations in Shandan
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shandan?
Shandan has a population of 24,235 residents and is located in China. The population density is 93 people per square mile, spread across 261.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shandan?
Shandan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.