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Tanping, China

Gansu · China

Tanping is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 11,199. Elevation: 5,482 ft (1,671 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,199 Population 5/sq mi density
5,482 ft Elevation 1,671 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population11,199
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation5,482 ft (1,671 m)
Population11,199
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,482 ft (1,671 m)
Coordinates33.8112°, 104.9754°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (649 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Tanping

Tanping is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 11,199. The city sits at an elevation of 5,482 feet (1,671 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tanping

Tanping has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 689 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.1°C / 26°F -13.2° / 9.7° 2.8
Feb -0.6°C / 31°F -9° / 13.8° 10.2
Mar 4.9°C / 41°F -5.8° / 21.5° 25.1
Apr 9.5°C / 49°F -1.6° / 25.8° 62.1
May 13.6°C / 56°F 1.9° / 27.6° 72.4
Jun 17.5°C / 63°F 7.2° / 28.9° 85.3
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 9.8° / 30.6° 140.8
Aug 19°C / 66°F 9° / 30° 115.5
Sep 14.9°C / 59°F 6° / 26.1° 82.3
Oct 8.3°C / 47°F -0.5° / 21.3° 77.0
Nov 3.2°C / 38°F -7.8° / 17.2° 13.6
Dec -2.5°C / 28°F -13.1° / 10.1° 2.3
Tanping experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,482 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below China avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,482 ft (1,671 m)
Area2,276.1 sq mi (5,895.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.8112°N, 104.9754°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 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 M6.5 125 km
May 25, 2008 39 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M6.1 145 km
Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 102 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 133 km
Jul 24, 2008 42 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.7 130 km
Jul 23, 2008 45 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.5 127 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 109 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 146 km
Oct 29, 2009 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.2 145 km
May 27, 2008 39 km NW of Guangyuan, China M5.2 134 km
May 12, 2008 37 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M5.1 134 km
May 27, 2008 48 km WNW of Guangyuan, China M5.0 132 km
Jun 9, 2014 60 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.0 147 km
Sep 19, 2009 52 km NNW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 119 km
Jun 7, 2008 62 km W of Guangyuan, China M4.9 147 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 98 km
Jun 20, 2006 107 km NW of Guangyuan, China M4.9 83 km
May 29, 2008 Sichuan-Gansu border region, China M4.9 135 km
Aug 9, 2017 166 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 125 km
Nov 6, 2017 176 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Driest

Tanping has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Tanping

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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 Tanping

What is the population of Tanping?

Tanping has a population of 11,199 residents and is located in China. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,276.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanping?

Tanping has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

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