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Tanshan, China
Ningxia · China
Tanshan is a small city in Ningxia, China with a population of 9,490. Elevation: 6,575 ft (2,004 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 9,490 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3775°, 106.3045° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Ningxia |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.6 inches (370 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.4 inches (54 cm) |
About Tanshan
Tanshan is a small city in China (Ningxia) with a population of 9,490. The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet (2,004 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below China avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Area | 4,062.9 sq mi (10,522.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3775°N, 106.3045°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.2 in |
Tanshan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.2").
Airports Near Tanshan
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guyuan Liupanshan Airport | GYU | Medium Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tanshan?
Tanshan has a population of 9,490 residents and is located in China. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,062.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tanshan?
Tanshan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.6 inches, with 21.4 inches of snow.