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Tianshui, China

Gansu · China

Tianshui is a major city in Gansu, China with a population of 1,212,791. Elevation: 3,783 ft (1,153 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

1,212,791 Population 558,890/sq mi density
3,783 ft Elevation 1,153 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population1,212,791
Density558,890/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Population1,212,791
Population Density558,890 / sq mi
Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Coordinates34.5795°, 105.7424°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (611 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Tianshui

Tianshui is a major city in China (Gansu) with a population of 1,212,791. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet (1,153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tianshui

Tianshui has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 0 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 4.9° 0.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 8.7° 0.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 15.4° 0.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 22° 0.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / 25° 0.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 28.3° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 29.6° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 28.8° 0.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 22.9° 0.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 17.7° 0.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 11.8° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 6° 0.0
Tianshui experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°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 city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below China avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density558,890/sq mi
Coordinates34.5795°N, 105.7424°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 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 M5.9 136 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 144 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 124 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 124 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 147 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 137 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 138 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 112 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 142 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 146 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 133 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 105 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 138 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 18 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 142 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 91 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 101 km
Oct 20, 2013 69 km W of Mawu, China M4.1 147 km
May 7, 2016 54 km NNW of Mawu, China M4.0 100 km
Jan 24, 1991 77 km NW of Mawu, China M4.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 0.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 0.6 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.2 in

Tianshui has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Tianshui

Institution Type Founded Website
Tianshui Normal University University
卫生学校 College
机械工业学校 College
甘肃省机械高级技工学校 College
职业技术学校 College
西安建筑科技大学天水函授站 University
麦积区职业中专 College

Schools in Tianshui

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
天水市第三中学
逸夫小学
长城中学
天水市技工学校
天水市公园小学
天水一中
天水市秦州区解放路第一小学
窝驼小学
安宁小学
伏羲中学
友好小学
育生中学
天水市逸夫实验中学
逸夫小学
长城中学
天水第三中学
天水市第五中学
Tianshui Xinhua Elementary School
天水市技工学校
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Radio Stations near Tianshui

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tianshui

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tianshui City Museum
Tianshui City Museum
Tianshui Museum of Industry
Tianshui Museum of Industry
万寿宫
万寿宫
农耕博物馆
农耕博物馆
岷山博物馆
岷山博物馆
钱币博物馆
钱币博物馆
龙园

Libraries in Tianshui

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
天水市图书馆0.0
天水市图书馆0.0
天水师院图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Tianshui

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Frienship Road
七里墩菜市场
万鲜洲鱼府
天水水果和菜市场
建新建材市场
绿色市场

Hotels in Tianshui

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hanting Hotel
Huachen Hotel
Jinjiang Inn
Tianshui Hotel
天水市和平大酒店
悦豪酒店

Restaurants in Tianshui

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Haidilao Hot Pot
Hutaoli
开饭了
池奈
重庆小面

Cafes in Tianshui

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chagee
MIXUEBINGCHENG
Starbucks
咖啡-茶语
茉莉奶白

Theatres in Tianshui

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

天水千古秀剧院

Monuments in Tianshui

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

天水岷山机械厂旧址

Train Stations in Tianshui

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nanhechuan

Bus Stations in Tianshui

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

天水中心客运站

Gas Stations in Tianshui

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #8190515673
七里墩加油站
南郭寺加油站

Banks in Tianshui

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Lanzhou
Bank of Lanzhou
Tianshui Qinzhou Rural Cooperative Bank
中国农商银行
中国工商银行
中国建设银行
中国邮政储蓄银行

Shopping Malls in Tianshui

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wanda Plaza
森威家具广场

Stadiums & Teams in Tianshui

TeamLeagueDivision
Tianshui Sports Centre Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Tianshui

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 Tianshui

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium Airport

Post Offices in Tianshui

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
天水市秦州区邮政局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tianshui

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
南廓寺
南郭寺
西郊基督教堂

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Tianshui

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 23
Hospitals 13
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 13
Cafes 8
Bars 2
Supermarkets 4
Banks 29
Museums 1
Hotels 31
Libraries 1
Parks 24
Police Stations 4
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 6

🇨🇳 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 Tianshui

What is the population of Tianshui?

Tianshui has a population of 1,212,791 residents and is located in China. The population density is 558,890 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tianshui?

Tianshui has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches.

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