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Shaoyang, China

Hunan · China

Shaoyang is a major city in Hunan, China with a population of 753,194. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

753,194 Population 94/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
53.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population753,194
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Population753,194
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Coordinates27.2382°, 111.4621°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHunan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.3 inches (1,353 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shaoyang

Shaoyang is a major city in China (Hunan) with a population of 753,194. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Shaoyang

Shaoyang has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1545 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F -6.5° / 21.7° 81.9
Feb 7.2°C / 45°F -2.5° / 24.3° 110.9
Mar 14°C / 57°F 3.1° / 29.7° 140.9
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 7.5° / 30.4° 213.8
May 21.8°C / 71°F 11.8° / 32.1° 244.6
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 17.1° / 32.8° 249.7
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 21.3° / 34.1° 162.4
Aug 27.7°C / 82°F 19.6° / 34.4° 84.6
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 15.6° / 33.7° 79.4
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 8.2° / 32.5° 76.2
Nov 13.7°C / 57°F 1.8° / 28.5° 67.7
Dec 6.6°C / 44°F -4° / 21° 32.9
Shaoyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above China avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area8,040.3 sq mi (20,824.5 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates27.2382°N, 111.4621°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.15"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 3, 1991.

Jun 3, 1991 6 km S of Xiaoshajiang, China M3.8 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
June 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in
October 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in Driest

Shaoyang has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and December the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Shaoyang

Institution Type Founded Website
湘中幼儿师范高等专科学校 College - ,
电气工程学院 College - ,
邵阳学院(七里坪校区) University - ,
邵阳学院(李子园校区) University - ,
邵阳学院体育学院 College - ,
邵阳学院信息科学与工程学院 College - ,
邵阳学院农林生态学院 College - ,
邵阳学院医学技术学院 College - ,
邵阳学院国际学院 College - ,
邵阳学院土木与建筑工程学院 College - ,
邵阳学院护理学院 College - ,
邵阳学院教师教育学院 College - ,
邵阳学院普爱医学院(医学部) College - ,
邵阳学院机械与能源工程学院 College - ,
邵阳学院机械与能源工程学院 College - ,
邵阳学院法商学院 College - ,
邵阳学院理学院 College - ,
邵阳学院电气工程学院 College - ,
邵阳学院第一临床学院 College - ,
邵阳学院第二临床学院 College - ,
邵阳学院经济与管理学院 College - ,
邵阳学院药学院 College - ,
邵阳学院设计艺术学院 College - ,
邵阳学院马克思主义学院 College - ,
邵阳工业职业技术学院 College - ,
邵阳职业技术学院 College - ,

Schools in Shaoyang

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
邵阳市第四中学 - - - -
祥凤实验学校 - - - -
邵阳市计算机学校 - - - -
邵阳航启中等职业技术学校 - - - -
广益学校 - - - -
邵阳市铁航中等职业技术学校 - - - -
新邵八中 - - - -
新邵县第一中学 - - - -
邵阳市第六中学 - - - -
邵阳市第七中学 - - - -
邵阳市中河街中学 - - - -
向阳小学 - - - -
邵阳市双清区春云小学 (旧 化工子弟学校) - - - -
邵阳市第二中学 - - - -
邵阳市双清区春云小学 (旧 化工子弟学校) - - - -
祥凤实验学校 - - - -
邵阳市计算机学校 - - - -
邵阳市铁航中等职业技术学校 - - - -
邵阳市第六中学 - - - -
邵阳市第七中学 - - - -
邵阳市中河街中学 - - - -
向阳小学 - - - -
邵阳市第四中学 - - - -
邵阳市第二中学 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shaoyang

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shaoyang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
邵阳市博物馆
邵阳市博物馆
邵阳市文化馆
邵阳市文化馆

Libraries in Shaoyang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
逸夫图书信息大楼0.0

Cafes in Shaoyang

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cotti Coffee
Good me
Luckin Coffee
Luckin Coffee
Lucky Cup
YH.Tang
茶香爱意

Theatres in Shaoyang

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

贺绿汀大剧院

Train Stations in Shaoyang

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shaoyang
Shuangqing
李家冲

Gas Stations in Shaoyang

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CN #13095220488
Sinopec
Sinopec
Sinopec Baocheng Gas Station

Gyms in Shaoyang

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

轻铁健身

Stadiums & Teams in Shaoyang

TeamLeagueDivision
Shaoyang City Sports Centre Stadium

Airports Near Shaoyang

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shaodong Airport-Medium Airport

Post Offices in Shaoyang

12 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
CAI NIAO
CAI NIAO
CAI NIAO
CAI NIAO
JD Logistics
JD Logistics
STO Express
STO Express
ZTO Express
ZTO Express
ZTO Express
ZTO Express

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Shaoyang

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 4
Cafes 6
Parks 8

🇨🇳 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 Shaoyang

What is the population of Shaoyang?

Shaoyang has a population of 753,194 residents and is located in China. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 8,040.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaoyang?

Shaoyang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.3 inches.

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