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Shifang, China
Gansu · China
Shifang is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 9,572. Elevation: 3,287 ft (1,002 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shifang
Shifang is a county-level city in Sichuan, China, under administration of Deyang prefecture-level city. It is located directly about 50 kilometers (31 mi) from Chengdu. It had an area of 863 km2 (333 sq mi) and a population of 406,775 in 2020. Shifang has a history stretching back over two thousand years. It suffered heavy damage during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. The city was also the scene of a large-scale environmental protest against a copper smelting plant in July 2012.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,572 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,287 ft (1,002 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0028°, 104.5715° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Gansu |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.1 inches (688 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.7 inches (2 cm) |
About Shifang
Shifang is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 9,572. The city sits at an elevation of 3,287 feet (1,002 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below China avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,287 ft (1,002 m) |
| Area | 267.3 sq mi (692.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0028°N, 104.5715°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Shifang has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.2").
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What is the population of Shifang?
Shifang has a population of 9,572 residents and is located in China. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shifang?
Shifang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.