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Songshu, China

Gansu · China

Songshu is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,581. Elevation: 5,581 ft (1,701 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

11,581 Population 14/sq mi density
5,581 ft Elevation 1,701 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,581
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain23.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Population11,581
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Coordinates34.9330°, 106.0566°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation23.6 inches (599 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Songshu

Songshu is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,581. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet (1,701 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Songshu

Songshu has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.5°C / 24°F -15.9° / 6.7° 4.4
Feb -1.9°C / 29°F -11.4° / 10.4° 15.6
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -7.1° / 19.6° 18.7
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.9° / 24.6° 56.6
May 13.7°C / 57°F 0.9° / 28.1° 67.7
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.5° / 29.3° 88.4
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 9.4° / 31.8° 124.9
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.9° 137.6
Sep 14.7°C / 59°F 5° / 26.2° 101.3
Oct 8°C / 46°F -2.1° / 20.3° 79.8
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -9° / 14.4° 16.3
Dec -4°C / 25°F -15.8° / 7.5° 3.0
Songshu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below China avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,581 ft (1,701 m)
Area815.7 sq mi (2,112.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates34.9330°N, 106.0566°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 145 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 137 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 111 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 135 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 143 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 126 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 52 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 111 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 142 km
May 25, 1991 38 km NNE of Mawu, China M4.0 87 km
May 7, 2016 54 km NNW of Mawu, China M4.0 122 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 89 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 55 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 83 km
Jan 17, 1993 35 km NNE of Mawu, China M3.8 90 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 145 km
May 29, 1996 86 km S of Beidao, China M3.7 129 km
Dec 25, 1992 46 km N of Mawu, China M3.6 107 km
Feb 2, 1991 41 km N of Mawu, China M3.5 112 km
Jan 23, 1992 97 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 36°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Driest

Songshu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Songshu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dadiwan museum
Zhang Jia Chuan County Musuem

Farmers Markets in Songshu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
兴盛家居建材城

Ski Resorts Near Songshu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
麦积山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Songshu

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium 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 Songshu

What is the population of Songshu?

Songshu has a population of 11,581 residents and is located in China. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 815.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Songshu?

Songshu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.6 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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