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Xichuan, China

Gansu · China

Xichuan is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 29,394. Elevation: 5,125 ft (1,562 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

29,394 Population 113/sq mi density
5,125 ft Elevation 1,562 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
22.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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About Xichuan

Xichuan is a town of Qin'an County, Gansu, China. As of 2020, it has eight residential neighborhoods and 22 villages under its administration.NeighborhoodsWuchuan (吴川)
Xiawangxia (下王峡)
Zhengqiao (郑桥)
Zhangpo (张坡)
Songxia (宋峡)
Zheqiao (折桥)
Wangwan (王湾)
Lipu (李堡)VillagesAnping Village (安坪村)
Gaopu Village (高堡村)
Shenmingchuan Village (神明川村)
Chuankou Village (川口村)
Pailou Village (牌楼村)
Houxin Village (侯辛村)
Luochuan Village (雒川村)
Songchang Village (宋场村)
Luopu Village (雒堡村)
Liwa Village (李洼村)
Hewan Village (何湾村)
Wangpu Village (王堡村)
Yawan Village (鸦湾村)
Jiangpu Village (姜堡村)
Wangxia Village (王峡村)
Shuigou Village (水沟村)
Xiaozhai Village (小寨村)
Xiaozhuang Village (小庄村)
Jiaoshan Village (焦山村)
Jiangwan Village (姜湾村)
Zhangxin Village (张辛村)
Zhangping Village (张坪村)

People

Population29,394
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain22.8 in/yr
Sunny Days295/yr
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Population29,394
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Coordinates35.0305°, 106.0630°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.8 inches (578 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Xichuan

Xichuan is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 29,394. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet (1,562 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xichuan

Xichuan has an average annual temperature of 8.2°C (47°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.1°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.5°C / 24°F -15.9° / 6.7° 4.4
Feb -1.9°C / 29°F -11.4° / 10.4° 15.6
Mar 4.3°C / 40°F -7.1° / 19.6° 18.7
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -2.9° / 24.6° 56.6
May 13.7°C / 57°F 0.9° / 28.1° 67.7
Jun 18°C / 64°F 7.5° / 29.3° 88.4
Jul 20.1°C / 68°F 9.4° / 31.8° 124.9
Aug 19.4°C / 67°F 8.7° / 30.9° 137.6
Sep 14.7°C / 59°F 5° / 26.2° 101.3
Oct 8°C / 46°F -2.1° / 20.3° 79.8
Nov 2.1°C / 36°F -9° / 14.4° 16.3
Dec -4°C / 25°F -15.8° / 7.5° 3.0
Xichuan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,125 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below China avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,125 ft (1,562 m)
Area260.9 sq mi (675.8 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates35.0305°N, 106.0630°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below China avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.17"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Sep 1, 2017 110 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.7 149 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 142 km
Aug 1, 1992 39 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 140 km
Jan 5, 1997 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M4.3 102 km
Jan 17, 2016 21 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.2 142 km
Apr 6, 2008 81 km NNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 132 km
Jul 13, 2022 84 km NW of Pingliang, China M4.2 115 km
May 21, 2025 20 km W of Qiushan, China M4.2 148 km
Apr 9, 2015 18 km NW of Tianshui, China M4.2 59 km
Nov 27, 1993 107 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.2 102 km
Apr 23, 2016 29 km WNW of Pingliang, China M4.0 79 km
May 7, 2016 54 km NNW of Mawu, China M4.0 124 km
May 25, 1991 38 km NNE of Mawu, China M4.0 91 km
Nov 29, 1992 35 km SSW of Pingliang, China M4.0 48 km
Aug 1, 1995 5 km SSW of Pingliang, China M3.9 75 km
Jan 17, 1993 35 km NNE of Mawu, China M3.8 94 km
Nov 6, 1991 Gansu-Ningxia border region, China M3.8 134 km
May 29, 1996 86 km S of Beidao, China M3.7 140 km
Dec 25, 1992 46 km N of Mawu, China M3.6 109 km
Feb 2, 1991 41 km N of Mawu, China M3.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 0.2 in Driest

Xichuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Xichuan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dadiwan museum
Zhang Jia Chuan County Musuem

Gas Stations in Xichuan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #9545116913

Ski Resorts Near Xichuan

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
麦积山滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Xichuan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tianshui Maijishan AirportTHQMedium 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 Xichuan

What is the population of Xichuan?

Xichuan has a population of 29,394 residents and is located in China. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 260.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xichuan?

Xichuan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.8 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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