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Wanghu, China

Shanxi · China

Wanghu is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 5,911. Elevation: 4,751 ft (1,448 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

5,911 Population 1/sq mi density
4,751 ft Elevation 1,448 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population5,911
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Population5,911
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Coordinates39.7956°, 113.9579°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (425 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.1 inches (23 cm)

About Wanghu

Wanghu is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 5,911. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet (1,448 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Wanghu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below China avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Area5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates39.7956°N, 113.9579°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below China avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 11 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 12 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 26 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 55 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 50 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 67 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 135 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 133 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 41 km
Jun 23, 2016 57 km WNW of Zhangjiakou, China M4.3 135 km
May 18, 2024 48 km NE of Datong, China M4.3 66 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 42 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 73 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 100 km
Sep 6, 2014 54 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China M4.2 148 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 81 km
Jun 27, 2001 43 km ENE of Datong, China M4.2 56 km
Aug 3, 2002 51 km SE of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China M4.2 147 km
Mar 2, 2001 12 km S of Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu, China M4.1 120 km
Jul 27, 1998 63 km E of Jining, China M4.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 0.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in
November 34°F (1°C) 0.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.1 in

Wanghu has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Ski Resorts Near Wanghu

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
大同万龙白登山国际滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wanghu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Datong Yungang International AirportDATLarge Airport
Datong Qingshuihe Air BaseSmall 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 Wanghu

What is the population of Wanghu?

Wanghu has a population of 5,911 residents and is located in China. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 5,427.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wanghu?

Wanghu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches, with 9.1 inches of snow.

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