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Wushan, China

Chongqing · China

Wushan is a large city in Chongqing, China with a population of 117,873. Elevation: 955 ft (291 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

117,873 Population 103/sq mi density
955 ft Elevation 291 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population117,873
Density103/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population117,873
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Coordinates31.0775°, 109.8764°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceChongqing
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wushan

Wushan is a large city in China (Chongqing) with a population of 117,873. The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet (291 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 49.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Wushan

Wushan has an average annual temperature of 13.3°C (56°F). The hottest month is Aug (24.3°C), the coldest is Jan (1.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1346 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 1.6°C / 35°F -7° / 13.1° 35.6
Feb 3.6°C / 38°F -4.9° / 17.2° 32.4
Mar 9.5°C / 49°F -1.3° / 23.5° 89.4
Apr 13.5°C / 56°F 3.4° / 26.4° 127.3
May 17.5°C / 63°F 6.7° / 28.1° 139.8
Jun 21.3°C / 70°F 12.5° / 30.2° 200.0
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 15.7° / 31.1° 268.2
Aug 24.3°C / 76°F 15.6° / 33.1° 135.8
Sep 20.5°C / 69°F 10.9° / 30.7° 119.2
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 4.6° / 26.4° 129.2
Nov 8.5°C / 47°F -3.1° / 20.4° 56.4
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -5.7° / 14.4° 12.7
Wushan 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 955 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above China avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Area1,140.5 sq mi (2,953.9 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates31.0775°N, 109.8764°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jun 26, 2025.

Dec 16, 2013 92 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 51 km
Mar 29, 2014 49 km WNW of Yichang, China M5.1 91 km
Mar 26, 2014 56 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.8 84 km
Dec 13, 2001 68 km NW of Yichang, China M4.8 87 km
Jun 16, 2017 95 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.6 52 km
May 27, 2014 93 km SW of Shiyan, China M4.5 103 km
Jun 26, 2025 63 km N of Yichang, China M4.5 141 km
Jul 14, 1990 107 km NE of Wanxian, China M4.4 91 km
Jun 18, 2017 96 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 54 km
Oct 30, 2012 70 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.4 70 km
Feb 22, 2017 54 km W of Yichang, China M4.2 94 km
Apr 17, 1991 54 km SW of Yichang, China M4.2 125 km
Jun 20, 2023 57 km N of Yichang, China M4.2 139 km
Mar 24, 2019 95 km NE of Enshi, China M4.1 32 km
Apr 20, 2014 90 km WNW of Yichang, China M4.1 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 54.0 m (177 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 QUYUAN, ZIGUI COUNTY Meteorological 54.0 m 10 89 km
2007 DAYANTANG, ENSHI Meteorological 50.0 m 8 81 km
2003 QINGGAN RIVER, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 39.0 m 24 70 km
2008 WU GORGE, WUSHAN COUNTY Meteorological 13.1 m - 4 km
2015 WUSHAN, CHONGQING Meteorological 6.2 m 2 2 km
2012 ZHAOJUN BRIDGE, HUBEI PROVINCE Meteorological 5.2 m - 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 6.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 0.9 in

Wushan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Wushan

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
巫山高级中学 - - - -
巫中附小 - - - -
巫峡中学 - - - -
南峰小学 - - - -
实验小学 - - - -
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Libraries in Wushan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
巫山图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Wushan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
中心市场
中心市场

Hotels in Wushan

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yun Hua Binguan
国宾酒店
巫山峡谷

Ski Resorts Near Wushan

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
茅草坝滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
绿葱坡滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -
神农架国际滑雪场 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Wushan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shennongjia Hongping AirportHPGMedium Airport
Chongqing Wushan AirportWSKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Wushan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hospitals 1
Hotels 2
Parks 8
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Wushan

2 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Ba Wu Gorge
  • • Long Men Gorge

🇨🇳 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 Wushan

What is the population of Wushan?

Wushan has a population of 117,873 residents and is located in China. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 1,140.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wushan?

Wushan 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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