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Wenshu, China

Gansu · China

Wenshu is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 6,969. Elevation: 5,200 ft (1,585 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

6,969 Population 15/sq mi density
5,200 ft Elevation 1,585 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
5.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population6,969
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain5.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Population6,969
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Coordinates39.6938°, 98.3722°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation5.0 inches (128 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.3 inches (26 cm)

About Wenshu

Wenshu is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 6,969. The city sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet (1,585 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wenshu

Wenshu has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 96 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -8.4°C / 17°F -15.1° / -1.7° 1.6
Feb -3.4°C / 26°F -10.3° / 3.4° 1.3
Mar 3.4°C / 38°F -3.5° / 10.2° 5.5
Apr 11°C / 52°F 3.7° / 18.4° 3.6
May 16.3°C / 61°F 9° / 23.6° 8.3
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.9° 16.4
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 15.6° / 29.5° 23.6
Aug 21°C / 70°F 13.7° / 28.3° 16.2
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 8.4° / 23° 11.2
Oct 8.8°C / 48°F 1.6° / 15.9° 3.4
Nov 0.8°C / 33°F -5.5° / 7.2° 2.4
Dec -6.6°C / 20°F -12.7° / -0.4° 2.3
Wenshu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 331 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below China avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,200 ft (1,585 m)
Area472.7 sq mi (1,224.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates39.6938°N, 98.3722°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below China avg
Snowfall 10.3"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.1 on May 16, 2024.

Oct 26, 1993 141 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.9 138 km
Nov 20, 1996 94 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.8 146 km
Jan 12, 1992 15 km S of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 7 km
May 3, 2012 80 km NNE of Jiayuguan, China M5.2 92 km
Apr 30, 2007 157 km S of Laojunmiao, China M5.2 150 km
Oct 10, 2003 26 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.1 18 km
Mar 17, 2022 99 km S of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 107 km
Jul 10, 2001 91 km SSW of Jiayuguan, China M5.0 82 km
Jul 18, 2003 92 km S of Jiuquan, China M5.0 89 km
Apr 27, 2019 82 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M5.0 104 km
Aug 27, 1994 142 km S of Jiuquan, China M4.9 138 km
Mar 21, 2016 44 km NNW of Jiayuguan, China M4.8 59 km
Oct 25, 2013 32 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 86 km
Apr 9, 2024 38 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.7 66 km
Mar 25, 2022 140 km SSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.6 150 km
Mar 4, 2024 29 km NW of Yanglong, China M4.6 84 km
May 18, 2003 11 km WSW of Laojunmiao, China M4.5 65 km
Jun 22, 1999 143 km S of Laojunmiao, China M4.4 141 km
Jun 28, 2004 68 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M4.4 103 km
Jan 7, 2024 75 km SW of Laojunmiao, China M4.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)
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Schools in Wenshu

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
嘉峪关市南湖小学
嘉峪关市酒钢三中
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Museums in Wenshu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jiayuguan City Museum
Jiayuguan Museum of the Great Wall
酒泉博物馆
长城第一墩历史文化体验馆

Farmers Markets in Wenshu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fuqiang Market
Jìngtiě food court
迎宾农副产品综合批发市场
迎宾农副产品综合批发市场

Theme Parks in Wenshu

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fantawild Adventure

Train Stations in Wenshu

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jiayuguannan

Bus Stations in Wenshu

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #859766991

Gas Stations in Wenshu

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #4582121695

Airports Near Wenshu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jiayuguan International AirportJGNLarge Airport
Qingshui Air BaseMedium 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 Wenshu

What is the population of Wenshu?

Wenshu has a population of 6,969 residents and is located in China. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 472.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wenshu?

Wenshu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.0 inches, with 10.3 inches of snow.

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