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Shazhou, China

Gansu · China

Shazhou is a small town in Gansu, China with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,753 ft (1,144 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,753 ft Elevation 1,144 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
1.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain1.4 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation3,753 ft (1,144 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,753 ft (1,144 m)
Coordinates40.1380°, 94.6623°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation1.4 inches (35 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.5 inches (6 cm)

About Shazhou

Shazhou is a small town in China (Gansu) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,753 feet (1,144 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Shazhou

Shazhou has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-7.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 48 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.6°C / 18°F -14.4° / -0.8° 1.0
Feb -1.8°C / 29°F -9.3° / 5.7° 0.5
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F -1.8° / 14° 3.2
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 5.4° / 22.3° 3.2
May 19.2°C / 67°F 10.7° / 27.6° 5.5
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 15.5° / 31.9° 8.4
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 17.9° / 33.4° 15.2
Aug 23.9°C / 75°F 15.6° / 32.2° 4.9
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.6° / 27.2° 3.0
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F 1.5° / 19.4° 1.0
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -5.1° / 9.3° 1.1
Dec -5.8°C / 22°F -12° / 0.5° 1.4
Shazhou experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,753 feet.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below China avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,753 ft (1,144 m)
Area10,315.9 sq mi (26,718.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.1380°N, 94.6623°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.4"
96% below China avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 30, 2020.

Jun 12, 1995 220 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.1 116 km
Jun 17, 2018 265 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 144 km
Oct 2, 2009 147 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 140 km
Jul 12, 1991 253 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.8 81 km
Dec 9, 2013 Gansu-Qinghai border region, China M4.7 120 km
Jul 16, 2008 194 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 111 km
Jan 30, 2020 273 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.6 127 km
Jun 12, 2004 207 km W of Laojunmiao, China M4.6 78 km
May 26, 1991 232 km SSE of Hami, China M4.5 85 km
Jul 5, 2013 229 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.3 91 km
Mar 7, 1998 231 km W of Laojunmiao, China M4.1 81 km
Jan 12, 2017 northern Qinghai, China M4.0 149 km
May 4, 1996 237 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.0 94 km
Mar 22, 1998 Xinjiang-Gansu-Qinghai border region, China M3.8 147 km
Mar 12, 2008 235 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M3.3 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 0.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.0 in

Shazhou has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 17°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Shazhou

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
敦煌市南街小学
敦煌市北街小学
敦煌二中
敦煌市第三中学
西关小学
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Radio Stations near Shazhou

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shazhou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dunghuang City Cultural Centre
Dunhuang Museum
Dunhuang Natural Museum
敦煌民俗博物馆
敦煌石窟艺术保护研究陈列中心
敦煌莫高窟数字展示中心
美术馆
藏经洞陈列馆
院史陈列馆

Farmers Markets in Shazhou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Night market

Hotels in Shazhou

13 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunhuang Carnival International Hotel
Dunhuang Carnival International Hotel
Dunhuang Quanlin Villa
Lashan Mu Hotel
Silk Road Hotel
Xinlong Hotel
敦煌宾馆
敦煌富丽华国际酒店
敦煌木棉小舍
梦驼聆客栈
此间客舍
玉河湾大酒店
行者驿站

Restaurants in Shazhou

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Famous for Donkey meat & yellow noodles
Food Street
Friendly breakfast place
Golden bowl of beef noodles
Jin Pinshang Fashion Buffet
Pony barbecue
Shu Da Xia Hot Pot
Xinjiang Grill
壹阁胡羊焖饼
敦煌南仓
西域秘烤

Monuments in Shazhou

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White Horse Pagoda

Bus Stations in Shazhou

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2,3,4
Dunhuang Bus Stop

Banks in Shazhou

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of China
China Construction Bank

Shopping Malls in Shazhou

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jianrong Market

Airports Near Shazhou

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dunhuang Mogao International AirportDNHLarge Airport
Dunhuang Mingshashan General Aviation AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Shazhou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
China Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shazhou

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dunhuang Mosque
White Horse Pagoda

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 Shazhou

What is the weather like in Shazhou?

Shazhou has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.4 inches, with 2.5 inches of snow.

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