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Tongchuan, China

Shaanxi · China

Tongchuan is a large city in Shaanxi, China with a population of 417,740. Elevation: 2,333 ft (711 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

417,740 Population 1,600/sq mi density
2,333 ft Elevation 711 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population417,740
Density1,600/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Population417,740
Population Density1,600 / sq mi
Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Coordinates34.8988°, 108.9506°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShaanxi
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)

About Tongchuan

Tongchuan is a large city in China (Shaanxi) with a population of 417,740. The city sits at an elevation of 2,333 feet (711 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Tongchuan

Tongchuan has an average annual temperature of 11.8°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 822 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -13.9° / 10° 9.8
Feb 0.9°C / 34°F -8.2° / 14.8° 16.7
Mar 7.9°C / 46°F -4.3° / 23.6° 21.8
Apr 12.9°C / 55°F 0.7° / 28.8° 53.5
May 18°C / 64°F 5.2° / 32.5° 69.3
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 11.8° / 34.3° 92.5
Jul 23.9°C / 75°F 14.2° / 35.2° 174.9
Aug 23.4°C / 74°F 13.6° / 34.3° 151.5
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 8.8° / 30.4° 116.9
Oct 11.3°C / 52°F 1° / 23.6° 79.9
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F -7.3° / 18.4° 30.0
Dec -1.2°C / 30°F -12.4° / 11.8° 5.5
Tongchuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°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 2,333 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below China avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,333 ft (711 m)
Area261.2 sq mi (676.4 km²)
Population Density1,600/sq mi
Coordinates34.8988°N, 108.9506°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 11, 2017.

Nov 4, 2009 14 km S of Yanliang, China M4.8 49 km
Jul 11, 1998 36 km NE of Huayin, China M4.4 132 km
Jan 5, 1998 15 km WNW of Lintong, China M4.3 52 km
Jan 11, 2017 74 km NNE of Tongchuanshi, China M4.1 97 km
Apr 22, 1991 7 km SW of Hancheng, China M3.8 141 km
Feb 20, 1990 49 km WSW of Yuncheng, China M3.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.2 in

Tongchuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°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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Schools in Tongchuan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
铜川第一中学新校区
铜川第一中学新校区
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Museums in Tongchuan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yaozhou Kiln Museum
安吴青训班

Farmers Markets in Tongchuan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
香山路水果步行街
香山路水果步行街

Hotels in Tongchuan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

正阳国际酒店

Gas Stations in Tongchuan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #9660497290
CN #9660503410

Ski Resorts Near Tongchuan

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
白鹿原滑雪场 0.0 $0
伏羲岭滑雪场 0.0 $0
必捷滑雪场 0.0 $0
玉华宫滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tongchuan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xi'an Xianyang International AirportXIYLarge Airport
Wugong Air BaseMedium Airport
Xi'an Air BaseMedium Airport
Xi'an Xiguan AirportSIAMedium Airport
Yanliang Air BaseMedium Airport
Pucheng Neifu AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Tongchuan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 3
Hospitals 1
Hotels 1
Parks 8
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 1

🇨🇳 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 417,740 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1,600 people per square mile, spread across 261.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tongchuan?

Tongchuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°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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