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Tongchuan, China

Gansu · China

Tongchuan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 14,053. Elevation: 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

14,053 Population 7,721/sq mi density
5,000 ft Elevation 1,524 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
20.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Tongchuan

Tongchuan

Tongchuan is a prefecture-level city located in central Shaanxi province, People's Republic of China on the southern fringe of the Loess Plateau that defines the northern half of the province (Shanbei) and the northern reaches of the Guanzhong Plain.

People

Population14,053
Density7,721/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Population14,053
Population Density7,721 / sq mi
Elevation5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Coordinates36.0158°, 107.5180°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation20.7 inches (527 mm)
Annual Snowfall14.4 inches (37 cm)

About Tongchuan

Tongchuan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 14,053. The city sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1,524 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tongchuan

Tongchuan has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -16.6° / 9.3° 4.4
Feb -0.9°C / 30°F -11.3° / 13.3° 13.5
Mar 5.8°C / 43°F -7° / 22.4° 11.7
Apr 11.3°C / 52°F -2.6° / 27.9° 42.3
May 16.6°C / 62°F 2.4° / 31.5° 52.0
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 9.4° / 33.5° 69.3
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 12.6° / 35.4° 128.8
Aug 22.1°C / 72°F 11.4° / 33.9° 130.6
Sep 17.2°C / 63°F 6.8° / 29.4° 81.8
Oct 9.9°C / 50°F -1.7° / 23.1° 60.7
Nov 3°C / 37°F -8.6° / 17.1° 15.5
Dec -3.5°C / 26°F -15.6° / 10° 3.1
Tongchuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below China avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,000 ft (1,524 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density7,721/sq mi
Coordinates36.0158°N, 107.5180°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.7"
45% below China avg
Snowfall 14.4"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 13, 2022.

Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 142 km
Jan 12, 2016 98 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.3 112 km
May 21, 2001 142 km N of Pingliang, China M4.3 127 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 135 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 111 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 106 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 125 km
Jul 10, 1993 122 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.9 121 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 96 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 124 km
Nov 28, 1993 131 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.8 128 km
Jan 23, 1992 97 km NNW of Pingliang, China M3.5 131 km
Jun 17, 1995 34 km S of Pingliang, China M3.3 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Gas Stations in Tongchuan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #11730946275
CN #12237506283

Ski Resorts Near Tongchuan

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
泾川天池滑雪场 0.0 $0
陇东滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tongchuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qingyang Xifeng AirportIQNMedium 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 Tongchuan

What is the population of Tongchuan?

Tongchuan has a population of 14,053 residents and is located in China. The population density is 7,721 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tongchuan?

Tongchuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.7 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

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