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Simen, China

Gansu · China

Simen is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 27,168. Elevation: 5,180 ft (1,579 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,168 Population 104/sq mi density
5,180 ft Elevation 1,579 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Simen

Simen is a male given name that is a Norwegian variant of Simon. It is also an Italian surname. Notable people with the name include:Simen Agdestein, Norwegian chess grandmaster and retired footballer
Simen Berntsen, retired Norwegian ski jumper
Simen Brekkhus, Norwegian footballer
Simen Brenne, Norwegian footballer
Simen Guttormsen, Norwegian pole vaulter
Simen Hestnæs or ICS Vortex, Norwegian musician, vocalist of the avant-garde metal band Arcturus
Simen Kvia-Egeskog, Norwegian footballer
Simen Lieungh, Norwegian businessperson
Simen Møller, Norwegian footballer
Simen Østensen, Norwegian cross-country skier
Simen Skappel (1866–1945), Norwegian historian and statistician
Simen Skjønsberg (1920–1993), Norwegian journalist and writer
Simen Wangberg, Norwegian footballer
Simen Hegstad Krüger, Norwegian cross-country skier

People

Population27,168
Density104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation5,180 ft (1,579 m)
Population27,168
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation5,180 ft (1,579 m)
Coordinates34.6222°, 105.0128°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Simen

Simen is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 27,168. The city sits at an elevation of 5,180 feet (1,579 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Simen

Simen has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -14.6° / 9.8° 3.5
Feb -1.2°C / 30°F -10.5° / 13.9° 11.9
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -6.4° / 21.8° 23.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F -2.2° / 25.9° 57.1
May 13.3°C / 56°F 1° / 27.9° 70.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 28.9° 82.4
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.1° / 30.5° 121.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 8.4° / 30.6° 105.9
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 5.1° / 26.4° 81.1
Oct 7.8°C / 46°F -1.3° / 21.3° 74.9
Nov 2.6°C / 37°F -8.5° / 18° 13.8
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -14.2° / 9.6° 2.5
Simen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,180 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,180 ft (1,579 m)
Area261.8 sq mi (678.0 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates34.6222°N, 105.0128°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 70 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 77 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 113 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 57 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 72 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 100 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 102 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 108 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 99 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 72 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 91 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 125 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 134 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 80 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 67 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 38 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 92 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 137 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 43 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Driest

Simen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 Simen

What is the population of Simen?

Simen has a population of 27,168 residents and is located in China. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 261.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Simen?

Simen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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