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Shangping, China

Gansu · China

Shangping is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,667. Elevation: 6,178 ft (1,883 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,667 Population 2/sq mi density
6,178 ft Elevation 1,883 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Shangping

Shangping River, located in northern Taiwan, is the upper reaches of Touqian River. It has a length of 44 kilometers and a drainage area of 253 square kilometers, spanning the eastern part of Zhudong Township, the western part of Hengshan Township, and the entire Wufeng Township in Hsinchu County. The upstream of Shangping River's main stream is Xakaro River, which originates from the northwestern side of Mount Kuai at an altitude of 2,512 meters in the Xueshan Range. It flows northwest to Shilu and then turns westward, and at Minsheng, it turns northward, passing through Tuchang and Qingquan. After converging with Maibala River at Taoshan, it is called Shangping River. The river continues to flow northward through Wufeng and Shangping, and after converging with Youluo River near Xiagongguan, it is renamed Touqian River.

People

Population5,667
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Population5,667
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Coordinates34.1756°, 104.8616°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.8 inches (4 cm)

About Shangping

Shangping is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,667. The city sits at an elevation of 6,178 feet (1,883 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shangping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 61°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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,178 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,178 ft (1,883 m)
Area2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates34.1756°N, 104.8616°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below China avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 144 km
Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 67 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 74 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 114 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 123 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 60 km
Aug 9, 2017 166 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 142 km
May 25, 2008 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.8 123 km
Aug 9, 2017 165 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 142 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 33 km
Jan 10, 2007 130 km S of Mawu, China M4.7 103 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 55 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 49 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 96 km
Aug 9, 2017 153 km SW of Mawu, China M4.6 129 km
Jul 26, 2013 104 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.6 131 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 43 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 142 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 71 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
March 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 0.4 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.1 in Driest

Shangping has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 21°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 Shangping

What is the population of Shangping?

Shangping has a population of 5,667 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 Shangping?

Shangping has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches, with 1.8 inches of snow.

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