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Xichang, China

Guangxi · China

Xichang is a mid-size city in Guangxi, China with a population of 80,064. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

80,064 Population 51/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
66.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population80,064
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain66.3 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population80,064
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates21.6333°, 108.9500°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGuangxi
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation66.3 inches (1,684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xichang

Xichang is a mid-size city in China (Guangxi) with a population of 80,064. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xichang

Xichang has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.1°C), the coldest is Jan (16.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2197 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.6°C / 62°F 7.4° / 23° 55.7
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 10.4° / 24.5° 92.6
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 14.3° / 27.9° 64.0
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 18° / 29.7° 103.4
May 27.5°C / 82°F 22.1° / 31.4° 228.2
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 26.1° / 31.9° 355.8
Jul 30.1°C / 86°F 27.8° / 32.6° 306.4
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 27.3° / 32.3° 468.0
Sep 29°C / 84°F 24.6° / 32.4° 296.0
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 18.6° / 30.9° 183.9
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 14.1° / 27.7° 34.9
Dec 17°C / 63°F 8.8° / 23.8° 8.7
Xichang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above China avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,579.9 sq mi (4,091.9 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates21.6333°N, 108.9500°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"
74% above China avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 23, 2023.

Dec 31, 1994 77 km NNW of Lincheng, China M5.3 130 km
Jun 23, 2023 southeastern China M4.6 83 km
Mar 23, 1995 60 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.4 146 km
Apr 15, 1995 68 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.3 138 km
May 7, 1995 63 km NNW of Lincheng, China M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Matmo (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Matmo Category 2 9 km
2025 Ragasa Category 1 223 km
2025 Wutip Category 1 149 km
2024 Yagi Category 4 142 km
2023 Talim Category 1 39 km
2022 Chaba Category 1 213 km
2021 Cempaka Category 1 295 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 1 186 km
2017 Khanun Category 1 251 km
2015 Mujigae Category 4 68 km
2014 Rammasun Category 5 30 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 93 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 185 km
2013 Utor Category 1 221 km
2013 Rumbia Category 1 281 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 234 km
2012 Kai-tak Category 1 115 km
2012 Vicente Category 1 279 km
2010 Chanthu Category 1 162 km
2008 Hagupit Category 4 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 10.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 11.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 12.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in Driest

Xichang has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 57°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.8") and December the driest (1.1").

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Museums in Xichang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
侨港华侨历史展览馆
北海博物馆

Libraries in Xichang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of Beihai City0.0
北海市图书馆0.0
图书馆0.0

Farmers Markets in Xichang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central market
Dijiao Market
Dijiao Market
Qiaogang Market
三鸟市场
三鸟市场
便民市场
北云市场
北海水产批发市场
南珠市场
南珠市场
廉东市场
水果批发市场
水果批发市场
贵兴市场
贵兴市场
贵州路市场
还珠市场

Hotels in Xichang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Changke

Stadiums & Teams in Xichang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Xichang

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beihai Fucheng AirportBHYMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Around Xichang

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇨🇳 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 Xichang

What is the population of Xichang?

Xichang has a population of 80,064 residents and is located in China. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 1,579.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xichang?

Xichang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.3 inches.

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