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Wenquan, China

Chongqing · China

Wenquan is a mid-size city in Chongqing, China with a population of 39,402. Elevation: 909 ft (277 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

39,402 Population 17/sq mi density
909 ft Elevation 277 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Wenquan

Wenquan is a town of Kai County in the northeast of Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China, located more than 270 km (170 mi) northeast of central Chongqing. As of 2011, it has three residential communities (社区) and 11 villages under its administration.

People

Population39,402
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Population39,402
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Coordinates31.3591°, 108.5222°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wenquan

Wenquan is a mid-size city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 39,402. The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wenquan

Wenquan has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.5°C), the coldest is Jan (1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1401 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.9°C / 35°F -6.2° / 11.7° 22.8
Feb 4°C / 39°F -3.5° / 15.8° 24.2
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F -0.8° / 22.2° 70.8
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 3.8° / 25.6° 124.6
May 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 27.1° 134.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 12.3° / 28.9° 200.7
Jul 23°C / 73°F 15.5° / 29.8° 269.5
Aug 23.5°C / 74°F 15.3° / 31° 169.1
Sep 19.6°C / 67°F 10.6° / 28.1° 177.4
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 4.5° / 23.7° 147.2
Nov 8.1°C / 47°F -3.4° / 19.4° 50.7
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -5.4° / 12.9° 9.4
Wenquan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 909 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above China avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area2,322.2 sq mi (6,014.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates31.3591°N, 108.5222°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 18, 2013.

Jul 15, 1997 69 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.5 138 km
Jul 18, 2013 66 km SSW of Wanxian, China M4.4 128 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 59 km
May 30, 2012 72 km WSW of Lichuan, China M4.1 143 km
Feb 10, 2005 41 km WNW of Lichuan, China M4.1 108 km
Jan 29, 1993 65 km SSW of Wanxian, China M3.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.1 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m 137 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 43°F (6°C) 0.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in

Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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Museums in Wenquan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
开县博物馆

Ski Resorts Near Wenquan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
巴山罗盘顶滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Wenquan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liangping AirportLIASmall Airport
Wanzhou Wuqiao AirportWXNSmall 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 Wenquan

What is the population of Wenquan?

Wenquan has a population of 39,402 residents and is located in China. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 2,322.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wenquan?

Wenquan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.

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