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Shaowa, China

Gansu · China

Shaowa is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 1,808. Elevation: 8,999 ft (2,743 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,808 Population 32/sq mi density
8,999 ft Elevation 2,743 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
22.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,808
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Population1,808
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Coordinates34.9783°, 103.5621°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation22.9 inches (581 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.1 inches (3 cm)

About Shaowa

Shaowa is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 1,808. The city sits at an elevation of 8,999 feet (2,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shaowa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,999 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.4°F
31% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,999 ft (2,743 m)
Area56.1 sq mi (145.4 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates34.9783°N, 103.5621°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below China avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 82 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 75 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 39 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 26 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 90 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 129 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 148 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 68 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 78 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 94 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 106 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 60 km
Jan 14, 2021 15 km ENE of Lanzhou, China M4.5 130 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 76 km
Oct 21, 1995 51 km WNW of Lanzhou, China M4.4 140 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 120 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 101 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 47 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 84 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
July 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in

Shaowa has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 16°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Ski Resorts Near Shaowa

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
松鸣岩国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shaowa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lintao Air Base-Medium 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 Shaowa

What is the population of Shaowa?

Shaowa has a population of 1,808 residents and is located in China. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 56.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaowa?

Shaowa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.9 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.

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