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Tanshang, China

Shanxi · China

Tanshang is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 5,811. Elevation: 4,364 ft (1,330 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

5,811 Population 6/sq mi density
4,364 ft Elevation 1,330 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,811
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation4,364 ft (1,330 m)
Population5,811
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation4,364 ft (1,330 m)
Coordinates38.9582°, 113.1708°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (499 mm)
Annual Snowfall18.8 inches (48 cm)

About Tanshang

Tanshang is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 5,811. The city sits at an elevation of 4,364 feet (1,330 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Tanshang experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 316 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,364 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,364 ft (1,330 m)
Area984.5 sq mi (2,550.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates38.9582°N, 113.1708°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below China avg
Snowfall 18.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 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 M5.4 122 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 126 km
Jan 28, 1991 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China M5.0 72 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 135 km
Sep 2, 2002 6 km E of Taiyuan, China M4.7 130 km
Jun 5, 2010 23 km SSW of Xinzhou, China M4.7 95 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 71 km
Sep 10, 1993 105 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.6 138 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 122 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 123 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 77 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 77 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 21 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 23 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 58 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 59 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 112 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 135 km
Mar 6, 2011 100 km WNW of Yuanping, China M4.2 130 km
Feb 10, 2009 19 km WSW of Datong, China M3.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.1 in

Tanshang has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Stadiums & Teams in Tanshang

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Airports Near Tanshang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shuozhou Zirun AirportSZHMedium Airport
Xinzhou Wutaishan AirportWUTSmall 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 Tanshang

What is the population of Tanshang?

Tanshang has a population of 5,811 residents and is located in China. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 984.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanshang?

Tanshang has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 18.8 inches of snow.

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