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Shuiyao, China

Shanxi · China

Shuiyao is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 5,373. Elevation: 4,931 ft (1,503 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

5,373 Population 1/sq mi density
4,931 ft Elevation 1,503 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
21.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,373
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Population5,373
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Coordinates39.9063°, 112.8805°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.8 inches (554 mm)
Annual Snowfall25.1 inches (64 cm)

About Shuiyao

Shuiyao is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 5,373. The city sits at an elevation of 4,931 feet (1,503 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Shuiyao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 317 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 25.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,931 feet.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,931 ft (1,503 m)
Area5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.9063°N, 112.8805°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below China avg
Snowfall 25.1"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1991 58 km ESE of Datong, China M5.4 89 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 94 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 91 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 57 km
Mar 30, 2020 72 km SSE of Hohhot, China M4.5 93 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 51 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 37 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 70 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 113 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 114 km
May 18, 2024 48 km NE of Datong, China M4.3 89 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 53 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 55 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 52 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 37 km
Jun 27, 2001 43 km ENE of Datong, China M4.2 84 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 144 km
Jul 11, 2004 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China M3.9 64 km
Feb 10, 2009 19 km WSW of Datong, China M3.9 22 km
Sep 8, 1997 24 km W of Beichengqu, China M3.9 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Museums in Shuiyao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yungang museum
大同煤炭博物馆

Libraries in Shuiyao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
怀仁市图书馆0.0

Train Stations in Shuiyao

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

乔村

Ski Resorts Near Shuiyao

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
大同万龙白登山国际滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Shuiyao

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Datong Yungang International AirportDATLarge Airport
Huairen Air BaseMedium Airport
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium Airport
Datong Qingshuihe Air BaseSmall 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 Shuiyao

What is the population of Shuiyao?

Shuiyao has a population of 5,373 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,427.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shuiyao?

Shuiyao has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.8 inches, with 25.1 inches of snow.

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