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Shimen, China

Hebei · China

Shimen is a small city in Hebei, China with a population of 8,618. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

8,618 Population 11/sq mi density
1,161 ft Elevation 354 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population8,618
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Population8,618
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Coordinates38.9561°, 114.5734°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceHebei
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (702 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.1 inches (28 cm)

About Shimen

Shimen is a small city in China (Hebei) with a population of 8,618. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shimen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 310 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below China avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area821.1 sq mi (2,126.6 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates38.9561°N, 114.5734°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below China avg
Snowfall 11.1"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 4, 2025.

Mar 25, 1991 58 km ESE of Datong, China M5.4 118 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 117 km
Jul 4, 2006 41 km N of Renqiu, China M4.9 137 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 131 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 124 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 140 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 103 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 110 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 143 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 142 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 131 km
Sep 20, 1991 111 km SE of Datong, China M3.9 57 km
Jun 7, 1990 91 km ESE of Datong, China M3.8 95 km
Mar 12, 1990 59 km SE of Datong, China M3.7 109 km
Aug 29, 1993 57 km SSE of Datong, China M3.6 112 km
Mar 31, 1991 56 km SE of Datong, China M3.6 114 km
Apr 24, 1993 81 km ENE of Yuanping, China M3.5 90 km
Oct 12, 1991 60 km SE of Datong, China M3.5 111 km
Mar 25, 1991 Shanxi, China M3.4 116 km
Feb 22, 1990 34 km NNE of Yuanping, China M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Ski Resorts Near Shimen

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
狼牙山滑雪场 0.0 $0
涞源七山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shimen

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shijiazhuang Zhengding International AirportSJWLarge Airport
Xishanbei AirportSmall 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 Shimen

What is the population of Shimen?

Shimen has a population of 8,618 residents and is located in China. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 821.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shimen?

Shimen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches, with 11.1 inches of snow.

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