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Shanhe, China

Ningxia · China

Shanhe is a small city in Ningxia, China with a population of 6,536. Elevation: 7,310 ft (2,228 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

6,536 Population 9/sq mi density
7,310 ft Elevation 2,228 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population6,536
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Population6,536
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Coordinates35.5167°, 106.1500°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceNingxia
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (593 mm)
Annual Snowfall26.1 inches (66 cm)

About Shanhe

Shanhe is a small city in China (Ningxia) with a population of 6,536. The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shanhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 263 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,310 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below China avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,310 ft (2,228 m)
Area716.9 sq mi (1,856.8 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates35.5167°N, 106.1500°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
39% below China avg
Snowfall 26.1"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 96 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 142 km
Jan 12, 2016 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.3 98 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 148 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 70 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 78 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 62 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 65 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 107 km
May 7, 2016 54 km NNW of Mawu, China M4.0 148 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 30 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 44 km
May 25, 1991 38 km NNE of Mawu, China M4.0 127 km
Dec 14, 1992 133 km E of Baiyin, China M3.9 123 km
Jul 10, 1993 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.9 125 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 47 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 79 km
Jan 17, 1993 35 km NNE of Mawu, China M3.8 131 km
Nov 28, 1993 131 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.8 132 km
Dec 25, 1992 46 km N of Mawu, China M3.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 35°F (1°C) 0.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in

Shanhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 22°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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Gas Stations in Shanhe

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #9315147998

Airports Near Shanhe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guyuan Liupanshan AirportGYUMedium 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 Shanhe

What is the population of Shanhe?

Shanhe has a population of 6,536 residents and is located in China. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 716.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shanhe?

Shanhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 26.1 inches of snow.

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