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Shawan, China
Gansu · China
Shawan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 21,551. Elevation: 4,885 ft (1,489 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shawan
Shawan, also transliterated from Chinese to Uyghur as Savan, is a county-level city situated in the north of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region under the administration of the Tacheng Prefecture. It has an area of 12,468 km2 (4,814 sq mi) with a population of 200,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 21,551 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6274°, 104.5637° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 24.1 inches (612 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Shawan
Shawan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 21,551. The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet (1,489 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Shawan
Shawan has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below China avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 1,711.9 sq mi (4,433.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6274°N, 104.5637°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Shawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and December the driest (0.1").
Train Stations in Shawan
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shawan
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Shawan
What is the population of Shawan?
Shawan has a population of 21,551 residents and is located in China. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,711.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shawan?
Shawan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.