Wenchang, China
Sichuan · China
Wenchang is a large city in Sichuan, China with a population of 276,996. Elevation: 1,588 ft (484 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 276,996 |
| Population Density | 6,001 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6363°, 105.1550° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Sichuan |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.9 inches (887 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.3 inches (1 cm) |
About Wenchang
Wenchang is a large city in China (Sichuan) with a population of 276,996. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet (484 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Wenchang
Wenchang has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1045 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above China avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 46.2 sq mi (119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,001/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6363°N, 105.1550°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1958 | SICHUAN PROVINCE | Earthquake | - | - | 21 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Wenchang has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Wenchang
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 四川两弹一星干部学院 | College | - | , |
| 四川文化艺术学院（梓潼校区） | University | - | , |
| 梓潼县七一职业中学 | College | - | , |
Schools in Wenchang
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 梓潼中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 梓潼县文昌第一小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Wenchang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 四川两弹城博物馆 |
Gas Stations in Wenchang
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Wenchang
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 九皇山滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wenchang
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mianyang Nanjiao Airport | MIG | Medium Airport |
| Beichuan Yongchang Airport | BCJ | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wenchang
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Qiqu Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Wenchang?
Wenchang has a population of 276,996 residents and is located in China. The population density is 6,001 people per square mile, spread across 46.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wenchang?
Wenchang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.9 inches.
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