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Shizi, China

Gansu · China

Shizi is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 5,766. Elevation: 6,969 ft (2,124 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

5,766 Population 3/sq mi density
6,969 ft Elevation 2,124 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
26.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Shizi

The Shizi is an eclectic Chinese classic written by Shi Jiao, and the earliest text from Chinese philosophical school of Zajia, which combined ideas from the Hundred Schools of Thought, including Confucianism, Daoism, Mohism, and Legalism. The Shizi text was written c. 330 BCE in twenty sections, and was well known from the Han dynasty until the Song dynasty (960–1279) when all copies were lost.

People

Population5,766
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain26.2 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Population5,766
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Coordinates33.7440°, 104.6803°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation26.2 inches (666 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.0 inches (5 cm)

About Shizi

Shizi is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 5,766. The city sits at an elevation of 6,969 feet (2,124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shizi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,969 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below China avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,969 ft (2,124 m)
Area1,711.9 sq mi (4,433.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates33.7440°N, 104.6803°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.2"
31% below China avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 8, 2017 168 km SW of Mawu, China M6.5 98 km
May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 149 km
Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 94 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 140 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 137 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 134 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 99 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 133 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 146 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 141 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 142 km
Jun 9, 2014 60 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.0 146 km
May 27, 2008 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M5.0 136 km
May 29, 2008 Sichuan-Gansu border region, China M4.9 139 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 79 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 94 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 127 km
Jun 7, 2008 62 km W of Guangyuan, China M4.9 145 km
Aug 9, 2017 166 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 98 km
Nov 6, 2017 176 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Driest

Shizi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 22°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Shizi

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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 Shizi

What is the population of Shizi?

Shizi has a population of 5,766 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,711.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shizi?

Shizi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 22°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.2 inches, with 2.0 inches of snow.

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