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Wenquan, China

Gansu · China

Wenquan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 18,314. Elevation: 5,896 ft (1,797 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

18,314 Population 24/sq mi density
5,896 ft Elevation 1,797 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
24.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population18,314
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain24.1 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation5,896 ft (1,797 m)
Population18,314
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation5,896 ft (1,797 m)
Coordinates34.6519°, 105.0535°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation24.1 inches (612 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.7 inches (4 cm)

About Wenquan

Wenquan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 18,314. The city sits at an elevation of 5,896 feet (1,797 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wenquan

Wenquan has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (19.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.9°C / 25°F -14.6° / 9.8° 3.5
Feb -1.2°C / 30°F -10.5° / 13.9° 11.9
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -6.4° / 21.8° 23.8
Apr 9°C / 48°F -2.2° / 25.9° 57.1
May 13.3°C / 56°F 1° / 27.9° 70.9
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 6.7° / 28.9° 82.4
Jul 19.3°C / 67°F 9.1° / 30.5° 121.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 8.4° / 30.6° 105.9
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 5.1° / 26.4° 81.1
Oct 7.8°C / 46°F -1.3° / 21.3° 74.9
Nov 2.6°C / 37°F -8.5° / 18° 13.8
Dec -3.2°C / 26°F -14.2° / 9.6° 2.5
Wenquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°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 area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,896 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.7°F
23% below China avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,896 ft (1,797 m)
Area779.2 sq mi (2,018.2 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates34.6519°N, 105.0535°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below China avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 74 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 82 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 116 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 62 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 77 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 104 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 107 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 113 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 97 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 76 km
Aug 26, 2004 69 km S of Mawu, China M4.6 95 km
Jan 2, 2006 110 km S of Mawu, China M4.5 137 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 126 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 84 km
Aug 17, 2013 57 km W of Mawu, China M4.3 71 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 94 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 42 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 133 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 48 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 24°F (-4°C) 0.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.4 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in Driest

Wenquan has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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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 18,314 residents and is located in China. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 779.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wenquan?

Wenquan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.1 inches, with 1.7 inches of snow.

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