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Xifangcheng, China

Shanxi · China

Xifangcheng is a small city in Shanxi, China with a population of 13,897. Elevation: 3,425 ft (1,044 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

13,897 Population 3/sq mi density
3,425 ft Elevation 1,044 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

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People

Population13,897
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Population13,897
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Coordinates39.6122°, 113.4814°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceShanxi
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall29.5 inches (75 cm)

About Xifangcheng

Xifangcheng is a small city in China (Shanxi) with a population of 13,897. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet (1,044 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 10°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xifangcheng

Xifangcheng has an average annual temperature of 5.2°C (41°F). The hottest month is Jul (20°C), the coldest is Dec (-11.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 652 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -11.1°C / 12°F -25.1° / 2.9° 4.3
Feb -7°C / 19°F -20.1° / 9° 12.9
Mar 0.5°C / 33°F -13.4° / 16.6° 22.3
Apr 6.2°C / 43°F -6.4° / 24.5° 39.0
May 12.7°C / 55°F -2.5° / 29° 42.2
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 5.3° / 31.6° 75.5
Jul 20°C / 68°F 10.3° / 31.4° 155.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 7.1° / 28.9° 165.9
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 0.7° / 25.9° 69.4
Oct 5.4°C / 42°F -6.4° / 20.3° 31.0
Nov -2.3°C / 28°F -17.6° / 13.5° 28.1
Dec -11.6°C / 11°F -25.4° / 2.2° 6.6
Xifangcheng experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 314 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,425 feet.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below China avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,425 ft (1,044 m)
Area5,427.2 sq mi (14,056.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates39.6122°N, 113.4814°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below China avg
Snowfall 29.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 16, 2025.

Mar 25, 1991 58 km ESE of Datong, China M5.4 49 km
Nov 1, 1999 62 km ESE of Datong, China M5.3 53 km
Jan 28, 1991 4 km WNW of Xinzhou, China M5.0 149 km
Apr 4, 2010 55 km E of Datong, China M4.9 60 km
May 15, 1999 58 km S of Datong, China M4.7 10 km
Aug 16, 2025 15 km ESE of Datong, China M4.5 47 km
Oct 2, 1999 4 km SW of Datong, China M4.5 53 km
Jun 26, 1993 52 km NW of Tianchang, China M4.4 139 km
May 15, 1999 62 km SSE of Datong, China M4.4 9 km
Mar 28, 2009 25 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 93 km
Apr 6, 2016 23 km NE of Yuanping, China M4.4 94 km
Apr 3, 2025 68 km S of Datong, China M4.3 27 km
May 18, 2024 48 km NE of Datong, China M4.3 87 km
Aug 4, 2025 25 km SE of Datong, China M4.3 36 km
Nov 13, 1995 80 km SSW of Datong, China M4.3 55 km
Apr 27, 1991 15 km NW of Datong, China M4.2 69 km
Jun 27, 2001 43 km ENE of Datong, China M4.2 77 km
Sep 8, 1997 24 km W of Beichengqu, China M3.9 106 km
Feb 10, 2009 19 km WSW of Datong, China M3.9 58 km
Jul 11, 2004 20 km ESE of Beichengqu, China M3.9 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.2 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.1 in

Xifangcheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 10°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Xifangcheng

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CN #933795222

Ski Resorts Near Xifangcheng

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
大同万龙白登山国际滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Xifangcheng

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Datong Yungang International AirportDATLarge Airport
Huairen Air BaseMedium Airport
Datong Qingshuihe Air BaseSmall 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 Xifangcheng

What is the population of Xifangcheng?

Xifangcheng has a population of 13,897 residents and is located in China. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 5,427.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xifangcheng?

Xifangcheng has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches, with 29.5 inches of snow.

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