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Wangyao, China

Gansu · China

Wangyao is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 17,925. Elevation: 5,118 ft (1,560 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

17,925 Population 453/sq mi density
5,118 ft Elevation 1,560 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population17,925
Density453/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation5,118 ft (1,560 m)
Population17,925
Population Density453 / sq mi
Elevation5,118 ft (1,560 m)
Coordinates34.8850°, 105.5417°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (1 cm)

About Wangyao

Wangyao is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 17,925. The city sits at an elevation of 5,118 feet (1,560 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wangyao

Wangyao has an average annual temperature of 9.4°C (49°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 641 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -14.8° / 7.8° 4.4
Feb -0.8°C / 31°F -10.3° / 11.9° 14.9
Mar 5.3°C / 42°F -5.8° / 21.1° 21.0
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F -2° / 26.1° 55.0
May 14.9°C / 59°F 2.2° / 29° 66.6
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 8.8° / 30.3° 81.1
Jul 21.3°C / 70°F 10.7° / 32.8° 106.3
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 9.9° / 32.2° 111.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 6° / 28° 87.3
Oct 9°C / 48°F -1.1° / 21.5° 74.9
Nov 3.1°C / 37°F -8° / 16° 15.2
Dec -3°C / 27°F -14.1° / 8.5° 2.8
Wangyao experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,118 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below China avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,118 ft (1,560 m)
Area39.5 sq mi (102.4 km²)
Population Density453/sq mi
Coordinates34.8850°N, 105.5417°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below China avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M5.9 124 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 131 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 111 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 127 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 149 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 131 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 125 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 107 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 134 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 121 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 90 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 102 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 133 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 99 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 96 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 138 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 107 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 23 km
Oct 20, 2013 69 km W of Mawu, China M4.1 139 km
Jan 24, 1991 77 km NW of Mawu, China M4.0 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.5 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.1 in Driest

Wangyao has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Ski Resorts Near Wangyao

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 Wangyao

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium 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 Wangyao

What is the population of Wangyao?

Wangyao has a population of 17,925 residents and is located in China. The population density is 453 people per square mile, spread across 39.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wangyao?

Wangyao has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches.

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