Sign In Register

Xincheng, China

Gansu · China

Xincheng is a small city in Gansu, China with a population of 20,535. Elevation: 9,055 ft (2,760 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

20,535 Population 20/sq mi density
9,055 ft Elevation 2,760 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
23.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Shanghai Timezone

Discover Xincheng, China

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population20,535
Density20/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain23.7 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation9,055 ft (2,760 m)
Population20,535
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation9,055 ft (2,760 m)
Coordinates34.6743°, 103.5868°
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Country🇨🇳 China
State / ProvinceGansu
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation23.7 inches (602 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Xincheng

Xincheng is a small city in China (Gansu) with a population of 20,535. The city sits at an elevation of 9,055 feet (2,760 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Shanghai.

Climate in Xincheng

Xincheng has an average annual temperature of 4.7°C (40°F). The hottest month is Jul (14.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-6.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 708 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -6.3°C / 21°F -17.9° / 8.4° 3.9
Feb -3.7°C / 25°F -14.6° / 12.2° 12.4
Mar 1.1°C / 34°F -11.2° / 17.8° 25.4
Apr 5.1°C / 41°F -6.2° / 22.4° 55.6
May 9°C / 48°F -3.8° / 24° 80.0
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 1.3° / 24.4° 96.8
Jul 14.7°C / 58°F 4.2° / 26.5° 127.8
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 3.4° / 26.8° 117.5
Sep 10.7°C / 51°F 0.2° / 23.7° 96.2
Oct 4.6°C / 40°F -5.1° / 19.4° 75.6
Nov -0.2°C / 32°F -11.6° / 15.8° 13.5
Dec -5.6°C / 22°F -16.6° / 8.2° 3.3
Xincheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,055 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below China avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,055 ft (2,760 m)
Area1,031.2 sq mi (2,670.9 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates34.6743°N, 103.5868°W
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below China avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 21, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 60 km W of Mawu, China M5.9 64 km
Jul 22, 2013 68 km W of Mawu, China M5.4 56 km
Sep 7, 2004 107 km WNW of Mawu, China M5.2 18 km
Oct 31, 2017 77 km S of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M5.0 38 km
Jul 22, 2013 49 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.9 75 km
Apr 9, 2005 50 km SW of Mawu, China M4.8 105 km
Jul 12, 2020 204 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.7 132 km
May 8, 1995 172 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 150 km
Mar 26, 2006 79 km SW of Mawu, China M4.7 119 km
Nov 17, 1998 76 km SSW of Mawu, China M4.7 135 km
Jul 28, 2013 63 km WNW of Mawu, China M4.6 61 km
Jul 19, 2015 96 km SE of Lanzhou, China M4.6 124 km
Feb 23, 2011 97 km W of Mawu, China M4.6 38 km
Nov 23, 2001 151 km WSW of Mawu, China M4.6 63 km
Apr 15, 2015 75 km S of Lanzhou, China M4.5 88 km
Aug 9, 2017 155 km SW of Mawu, China M4.4 132 km
Jul 22, 2013 70 km W of Mawu, China M4.4 55 km
Sep 24, 2001 153 km SSW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 105 km
Sep 20, 2001 166 km SW of Linxia Chengguanzhen, China M4.4 143 km
Nov 11, 1995 95 km NW of Mawu, China M4.3 54 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.2 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 0.6 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in
May 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
September 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.0 in Driest

Xincheng has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 16°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Castles in Xincheng

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taozhou Fortress

Ski Resorts Near Xincheng

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
松鸣岩国际滑雪场 0.0 $0

Airports Near Xincheng

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lintao Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xincheng

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
城隍庙

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Xincheng.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Xincheng

What is the population of Xincheng?

Xincheng has a population of 20,535 residents and is located in China. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 1,031.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xincheng?

Xincheng has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.7 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

Nearby Cities

Compare Xincheng with another city: