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Xichang, China
Sichuan · China
Xichang is a large city in Sichuan, China with a population of 481,796. Elevation: 5,112 ft (1,558 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 481,796 |
| Population Density | 470 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.8964°, 102.2634° |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | 🇨🇳 China |
| State / Province | Sichuan |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (939 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Xichang
Xichang is a large city in China (Sichuan) with a population of 481,796. The city sits at an elevation of 5,112 feet (1,558 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.
Climate in Xichang
Xichang has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (23.6°C), the coldest is Jan (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above China avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,112 ft (1,558 m) |
| Area | 1,024.6 sq mi (2,653.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 470/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8964°N, 102.2634°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | YUNNAN PROVINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 0.2 in |
Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 47°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Xichang
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 西昌学院文化传媒学院 | College | - | , |
| 西昌民族幼儿师范高等专科学校 | College | - | , |
Schools in Xichang
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 西昌市第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 凉山州职业技术学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌市第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 川兴中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌春城学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 凉山彝族自治州民族中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 阳光学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Xichang University (Northern Campus) | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌学院(南校区) | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌市第一中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 凉山州职业技术学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌市第二中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 川兴中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌春城学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 凉山彝族自治州民族中学 | - | - | - | - |
| 阳光学校 | - | - | - | - |
| Xichang University (Northern Campus) | - | - | - | - |
| 西昌学院(南校区) | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Xichang
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Xichang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liangshan Slave Society Museum | ||||
| 将军第博物馆 |
Libraries in Xichang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 凉山彝族自治州图书馆 | 0.0 | |||||
| 西昌市图书馆 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Xichang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 便民综合市场 | |||||
| 滨河农贸市场 |
Hotels in Xichang
10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Xichang
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Xichang
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Xichang
2 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Xichang
10 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Xichang
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Xichang
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Xichang
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Xichang
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Xichang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Xichang
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 谷克德滑雪场 | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Xichang
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xichang Qingshan Airport | XIC | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Xichang
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ZTO Express | |
| ZTO Express |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Xichang
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 东林寺 | |
| 光福寺 | |
| 古羊巷清真寺 | |
| 天主堂 | |
| 天主堂 | |
| 玉皇宫 | |
| 白塔寺 | |
| 福音堂 | |
| 福音堂 | |
| 菩提寺 | |
| 观音阁 |
Quick Facts
Around Xichang
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in China
6 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Xichang?
Xichang has a population of 481,796 residents and is located in China. The population density is 470 people per square mile, spread across 1,024.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Xichang?
Xichang enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.