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Tongchuan, China

Sichuan · China

Tongchuan is a mid-size city in Sichuan, China with a population of 58,346. Elevation: 1,266 ft (386 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

58,346 Population 57/sq mi density
1,266 ft Elevation 386 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population58,346
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Population58,346
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Coordinates31.0941°, 105.0873°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceSichuan
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tongchuan

Tongchuan is a mid-size city in China (Sichuan) with a population of 58,346. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet (386 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tongchuan

Tongchuan has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (28°C), the coldest is Jan (5.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.9°C / 43°F -2.5° / 16° 9.4
Feb 8.9°C / 48°F 0.4° / 20.7° 13.0
Mar 14.6°C / 58°F 3.9° / 28.7° 32.1
Apr 19°C / 66°F 9.1° / 33.1° 68.0
May 23.1°C / 74°F 13.1° / 35.8° 81.9
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 17.6° / 36.9° 107.0
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 19.9° / 36.4° 247.4
Aug 28°C / 82°F 19.1° / 37.7° 213.5
Sep 23.9°C / 75°F 15.3° / 33.7° 156.8
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 9.7° / 28.6° 78.5
Nov 12.7°C / 55°F 2.9° / 23.1° 19.7
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F -1.6° / 16.6° 8.9
Tongchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,266 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above China avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,266 ft (386 m)
Area1,026.9 sq mi (2,659.7 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates31.0941°N, 105.0873°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

774 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 9, 2025.

May 12, 2008 39 km NW of Tianpeng, China M6.1 141 km
May 17, 2008 58 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.8 128 km
May 12, 2008 32 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.8 131 km
May 12, 2008 13 km S of Mianyang, China M5.7 47 km
May 12, 2008 60 km NNW of Deyang, China M5.7 114 km
May 12, 2008 47 km N of Tianpeng, China M5.6 119 km
May 12, 2008 51 km NNW of Deyang, China M5.5 106 km
May 12, 2008 21 km S of Mianyang, China M5.4 41 km
May 12, 2008 47 km WNW of Mianyang, China M5.3 102 km
Mar 12, 2009 68 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 144 km
May 12, 2008 24 km W of Jiangyou, China M5.3 94 km
May 12, 2008 55 km W of Guangyuan, China M5.3 150 km
Jun 29, 2009 48 km NW of Deyang, China M5.3 109 km
May 12, 2008 25 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.3 128 km
May 12, 2008 51 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.2 150 km
Jun 5, 2008 70 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 140 km
May 12, 2008 23 km NNE of Jiangyou, China M5.2 101 km
May 12, 2008 41 km NW of Tianpeng, China M5.1 140 km
Oct 19, 2009 eastern Sichuan, China M5.1 108 km
May 14, 2008 69 km WNW of Jiangyou, China M5.1 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1958 SICHUAN PROVINCE Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in
March 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 45°F (7°C) 0.3 in Driest

Tongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Tongchuan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
三台外国语学校
三台县第一中学
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Train Stations in Tongchuan

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

三台

Bus Stations in Tongchuan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

旅游车站

Airports Near Tongchuan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chengdu Huaizhou AirportHZUMedium Airport
Mianyang Nanjiao AirportMIGMedium Airport
Beichuan Yongchang AirportBCJSmall Airport
Suining AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tongchuan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
大佛寺
琴泉寺

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 Tongchuan

What is the population of Tongchuan?

Tongchuan has a population of 58,346 residents and is located in China. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 1,026.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tongchuan?

Tongchuan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.

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