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Shanshan, China

Xinjiang · China

Shanshan is a small town in Xinjiang, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,204 ft (367 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,204 ft Elevation 367 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
1.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Urumqi Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain1.5 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Coordinates42.8675°, 90.2046°
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceXinjiang
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation1.5 inches (38 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (3 cm)

About Shanshan

Shanshan is a small town in China (Xinjiang) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet (367 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Urumqi.

Shanshan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 326 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area5,270.5 sq mi (13,650.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.8675°N, 90.2046°W
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 0.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 18, 2025.

Nov 27, 1992 108 km S of Turpan, China M5.3 125 km
Jun 8, 2011 62 km W of Turpan, China M5.0 146 km
Oct 18, 1999 131 km S of Turpan, China M5.0 146 km
Jun 23, 2022 178 km SE of Turpan, China M4.9 128 km
Jan 25, 1999 178 km WSW of Hami, China M4.8 144 km
May 20, 2016 61 km WNW of Turpan, China M4.6 143 km
Oct 2, 2002 69 km N of Turpan, China M4.6 120 km
Jun 20, 2007 199 km ESE of Turpan, China M4.5 129 km
Mar 9, 2006 143 km SSE of Turpan, China M4.5 118 km
Dec 10, 1997 79 km NE of Turpan, China M4.5 82 km
Aug 31, 2019 52 km SSE of Turpan, China M4.5 85 km
Oct 21, 2012 46 km NNE of Turpan, China M4.3 89 km
Jan 13, 2002 47 km NNW of Turpan, China M4.3 109 km
Jun 18, 2025 151 km SW of Sandaoling Lutiankuang Wuqi Nongchang, China M4.3 125 km
Apr 29, 1999 200 km SE of Turpan, China M4.3 147 km
Jul 6, 1990 52 km NE of Turpan, China M4.2 59 km
Mar 31, 1996 41 km W of Turpan, China M4.2 125 km
Mar 29, 2004 44 km WNW of Turpan, China M4.2 128 km
Jul 3, 2023 95 km N of Turpan, China M4.1 126 km
Aug 15, 2016 84 km NNE of Turpan, China M4.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.2 in

Shanshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 16°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (0.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Shanshan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Otel Wanzhou Kroraina
鄯善樓蘭遺夢酒店

Castles in Shanshan

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KumKol
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Train Stations in Shanshan

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

巴哥
红山口
鄯善北 شىمالىي پىچان

Bus Stations in Shanshan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #10804754107
CN #4870171822

Gas Stations in Shanshan

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #1301274301
CN #8599956904
CN #8599956983
CN #8599957029
CN #8599957030

Airports Near Shanshan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shanshan AirportSXJMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Urumqi

🇨🇳 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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What is the weather like in Shanshan?

Shanshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

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